Spokane, WA Demographics

A map of Spokane's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	178,707	176,397	77.6%	77.0%
Hispanic	19,282	16,058	8.4%	7.0%
Multiracial	15,329	16,604	6.7%	7.3%
Black	6,361	5,921	2.8%	2.6%
Asian	5,839	6,407	2.5%	2.8%
Native American/Other	4,775	7,602	2.1%	3.3%

Spokane, Washington has an estimated population of 230,293, a less than 1% change from the 228,989 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.6% White, 8.4% Hispanic, 6.7% Multiracial, 2.8% Black, 2.5% Asian, and 2.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Spokane, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Spokane has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Spokane, that probability was 39.4% in 2020 and 38.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Spokane is ranked the 2nd most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. 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 was ranked the 2nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Spokane's White Population

178,707 residents of Spokane, or 77.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Spokane is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Spokane ranks 342nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spokane's White population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Spokane's population has increased from 77.0% to 77.6%.

Spokane is more White than neighboring Airway Heights (57.6% White). Spokane is less White than neighboring Town and Country (84% White), Country Homes (80.2% White), Fairwood CDP (Spokane County) (84.1% White), and Mead (85.9% White).

Spokane's Black Population

6,361 residents of Spokane, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Spokane is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Spokane ranks 90th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spokane's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. Black residents' share of Spokane's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Spokane is more Black than neighboring Town and Country (1.4% Black), Country Homes (1.1% Black), Fairwood CDP (Spokane County) (0.7% Black), and Mead (0.6% Black). Spokane is less Black than neighboring Airway Heights (6% Black).

Spokane's Asian Population

5,839 residents of Spokane, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Spokane is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Spokane ranks 178th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spokane's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. Asian residents' share of Spokane's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Spokane is more Asian than neighboring Country Homes (1.9% Asian), and Mead (0.8% Asian). Spokane is less Asian than neighboring Town and Country (2.6% Asian), Fairwood CDP (Spokane County) (4% Asian), and Airway Heights (4.3% Asian).

Spokane's Hispanic Population

19,282 residents of Spokane, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Spokane is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Spokane ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spokane's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Spokane's population has increased from 7.0% to 8.4%.

Spokane is more Hispanic than neighboring Town and Country (4.2% Hispanic), Fairwood CDP (Spokane County) (4.6% Hispanic), and Mead (6.5% Hispanic). Spokane is less Hispanic than neighboring Country Homes (9% Hispanic), and Airway Heights (11.5% Hispanic).

Spokane's Native American/Other Population

4,775 residents of Spokane, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Spokane is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Spokane ranks 126th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spokane's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Spokane's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.1%.

Spokane is more Native American/Other than neighboring Town and Country (1.2% Native American/Other), Country Homes (1% Native American/Other), Fairwood CDP (Spokane County) (0.4% Native American/Other), and Mead (2% Native American/Other). Spokane is less Native American/Other than neighboring Airway Heights (13.4% Native American/Other).

Spokane's Multiracial Population

15,329 residents of Spokane, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Spokane is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Spokane ranks 188th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spokane's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Spokane's population has decreased from 7.3% to 6.7%.

Spokane is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairwood CDP (Spokane County) (6.1% Multiracial), and Mead (4.2% Multiracial). Spokane is less Multiracial than neighboring Country Homes (6.8% Multiracial), and Airway Heights (7.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.