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Spokane, WA

Founded 1871Spokane CountyElev. 562 m
Population
229,228
Median home
$326,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
99
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Spokane

Spokane is a city in Washington with about 229,228 residents. Spokane was founded in 1871 and sits in Spokane County. The median age is 37.2 and the median household income is $65,745. Homes carry a median value of $326,200, and about 58% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (78.5%). Around 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
229,228
Median age
37.2
Median household income
$65,745
Per-capita income
$38,200
Poverty rate
14.6%
High-school grad or higher
93.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
Unemployment
6%
Avg. commute
21.2 min
Work from home
13.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White78.5%
Hispanic or Latino7.8%
Black2.6%
Asian2.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts40.3%
Sales & office20.6%
Service19.4%
Production, transportation & material moving12.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$326,200
Median gross rent
$1,141/mo
Owner-occupied
58.3%
Median year built
1961
Households
96,602
Avg. household size
2.3

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Spokane has 99 public schools — 51 elementary, 14 middle, 25 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 20 schools
Reading53%
Math36%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

A-3 Multiagency Adolescent ProgHighGrades 6–12
Alternative Tamarack SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Daybreak Alternative SchoolHighGrades 8–12
Dishman Hills High SchoolHighGrades 8–12
Ferris High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Lewis & Clark High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Lumen High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Mead Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
NEWESD 101 Open DoorsHighGrades 11–12
North Central High SchoolHighGrades 6–12
On Track AcademyHighGrades 10–12
Open DoorsHighGrades 9–12
Open Doors re-engagementHighGrades 9–12
PRIDE Prep SchoolHighGrades 6–12charter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime87% above national
Spokane722
Washington365
United States386
↑ 3% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime182% above national
Spokane5,504
Washington2,941
United States1,952
↓ 8% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Spokane Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Spokane.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Spokane County
Ice stormVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
AvalancheRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Spokane is in Spokane County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Spokane was founded in 1871 and sits in Spokane County. Elevation ~562 m.

Population trend
231K201K229,22820072024
Map of Spokane
Spokane, WA
Where Spokane is
SeattleSpokaneTacomaVancouverBellevueKent
Historic places

109 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Natatorium CarouselSeehorn--Lang BuildingHutton BuildingSpokane City Hall BuildingSmith, Edwin A., HouseUS Post Office, Courthouse, and Custom HouseHoly Names Academy BuildingSpokane Public Library
Notable people from Spokane
Sydney SweeneyJohn StocktonChuck JonesCraig T. NelsonAnne McClainSusan PetersMichael WinslowRyan LewisCheyenne JacksonPaul Johansson
People searches in Spokane
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Nearby cities
Spokane Valley (9 mi)Pullman (66 mi)Moses Lake (94 mi)Walla Walla (119 mi)Pasco (125 mi)Richland (130 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Spokane, WA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Spokane, Washington.

Edward Earl Miller, 47
Spokane · 99207
AKA Edward Carl Miller, Eddie Miller
Paul Michael Johnson, 56ABSCONDER
Spokane
AKA Paul M Johnson
Joshua Brian White, 47
Spokane · 99208
AKA Josh Brian White
Charles Leroy Curtiss, 50
Spokane · 99205
AKA Charles Lee Curtiss, Charles L Jones
Joseph Michael Garcia, 28
Spokane
Jeffrey Bryan Davis, 60
Spokane
AKA David N Jeffries, Geoff Slathers
Steven Michael Anderson, 35ABSCONDER
Spokane
AKA Steven Michael Anderson, Steven Anderson
Steven G Garcia, 50
Spokane
Steven Wayne Williams, 65
Spokane · 99223
AKA Steven Wayne Williams
Kevin Armando Brown, 42
Spokane
AKA K Nine, Timithy Kelley
Kevin Randolph Williams, 61
Spokane · 99201
AKA Kevin R Williams
Carlos Avius Davis, 43
Spokane · Spokane County · 99207
AKA Carlos Davis, Carlos A Davis
Mark Edward Browning, 42
Spokane · 99202
Anthony Thomas Thompson, 45
Spokane
Daniel Jay Wilson, 50ABSCONDER
Spokane · Spokane County
David Angel Ramirez, 56ABSCONDER
Spokane
AKA David A Johnson, Christopher L Ramirez

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Spokane — frequently asked

What is the population of Spokane, Washington?
Spokane has a population of about 229,228, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Spokane?
The median home value in Spokane is $326,200, and the median gross rent is $1,141/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Spokane safe? What is the crime rate?
Spokane Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 722 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Spokane face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Spokane County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, strong wind.
How many schools are in Spokane?
Spokane has 99 public schools (51 elementary, 14 middle, 25 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Spokane?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Spokane. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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