Spokane, WA Demographics

A map of Spokane's Population by Race

Spokane, Washington had a population of 228,989 in 2020. It was 77.0% White, 2.6% Black, 2.8% Asian, 7.0% Hispanic, 3.3% Native American/Other, and 7.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Spokane, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 639 places in Washington, Spokane is the 2nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Spokane's White Population

176,397 residents of Spokane identify as White, or 77.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Spokane larger than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Spokane is ranked #341 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Spokane is more White than neighboring Airway Heights (64.8% White). Spokane is less White than neighboring Town and Country (79.7% White), Country Homes (78.5% White), Fairwood (83.4% White), and Mead (85.3% White).

Spokane's Black Population

5,921 residents of Spokane identify as Black, or 2.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Spokane roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Spokane is ranked #88 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Spokane is more Black than neighboring Town and Country (1.7% Black), Fairwood (1.3% Black), and Mead (0.5% Black). Spokane is less Black than neighboring Country Homes (2.7% Black), and Airway Heights (4.9% Black).

Spokane's Asian Population

6,407 residents of Spokane identify as Asian, or 2.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Spokane slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Spokane is ranked #177 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Spokane is more Asian than neighboring Town and Country (2% Asian), Fairwood (1.9% Asian), and Mead (1.1% Asian). Spokane is less Asian than neighboring Country Homes (3% Asian), and Airway Heights (4.7% Asian).

Spokane's Hispanic Population

16,058 residents of Spokane identify as Hispanic, or 7.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Spokane slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Spokane is ranked #351 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Spokane is more Hispanic than neighboring Country Homes (5.8% Hispanic), Fairwood (5.5% Hispanic), and Mead (4.9% Hispanic). Spokane is less Hispanic than neighboring Town and Country (7.2% Hispanic), and Airway Heights (11.8% Hispanic).

Spokane's Native American/Other Population

7,602 residents of Spokane identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Spokane roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Spokane is ranked #126 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Spokane is more Native American/Other than neighboring Town and Country (2.5% Native American/Other), Country Homes (2.6% Native American/Other), Fairwood (1.9% Native American/Other), and Mead (1.5% Native American/Other). Spokane is less Native American/Other than neighboring Airway Heights (6.6% Native American/Other).

Spokane's Multiracial Population

16,604 residents of Spokane identify as Multiracial, or 7.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Spokane roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Spokane is ranked #171 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Spokane is more Multiracial than neighboring Town and Country (6.9% Multiracial), Fairwood (6.1% Multiracial), Mead (6.7% Multiracial), and Airway Heights (7.2% Multiracial). Spokane is less Multiracial than neighboring Country Homes (7.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.