Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA

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2020 Population

124,999

2.06% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

36.5

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

16.5%

3.66% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$54,913

4.66% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$247,300

7.57% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

57,253

3.12% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA had a population of 125k people with a median age of 36.5 and a median household income of $54,913. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA grew from 122,479 to 124,999, a 2.06% increase and its median household income grew from $52,466 to $54,913, a 4.66% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.15%), White (Hispanic) (3.89%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.23%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.25%).

7.81% of the households in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.3% of the residents in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Spokane County (South Central)--Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA are Gonzaga University (2,252 degrees awarded in 2020), Spokane Community College (1,760 degrees), and Spokane Falls Community College (1,179 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA was $247,300, and the homeownership rate was 52.6%.

Most people in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA was 2 cars per household.

Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA borders Spokane City (North) PUMA, WA, Greater Spokane Valley City PUMA, WA, and Cheney City PUMA, WA.

Population & Diversity

Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA is home to a population of 125k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.77% of Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (7.22k people).

In 2018, there were 15.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (99.6k people) in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.28k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 4.75k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA are Spanish (3,287 households), Russian (889 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (512 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

62,967

Women

50.2%

62,358

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 125,325 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.3%

2020 Citizenship

97.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.3% of Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
99.6k ± 1.63k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.28k ± 774
White (Hispanic)
4.75k ± 717

5.82%

Hispanic Population

7.1k people

5.82% of the people in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA are hispanic (7.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
630 ± 615 people
Canada
610 ± 605 people
Russia
504 ± 550 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA was Mexico, the natal country of 630 Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA residents, followed by Canada with 610 and Russia with 504.

Foreign-Born Population

5.77%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.22k people

6.01%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7.36k people

As of 2020, 5.77% of Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA residents (7.22k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA was 6.01%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,287 households (2.78%)
Russian
889 households (0.751%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
512 households (0.433%)

7.81% of the households in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA was Spanish. 2.78% of the households in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,281 ± 433
Gulf War (2001-)
1,993 ± 407
Gulf War (1990s)
1,358 ± 269

Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.65 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA employs 57.3k people. The largest industries in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA are Restaurants & Food Services (3,634 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,286 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,003 people), and the highest paying industries are Nonmetallic mineral mining & quarrying ($299,707), Offices of physicians ($185,316), and Offices of dentists ($165,991).

Males in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,612. The income inequality in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.492, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,777

Women

48.5%

29,476

Men

51.5%

The workforce of Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA in 2020 was 57,253 people, with 48.5% woman, and 51.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA.

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Occupations

57.3k

2020 Value

3.12%

1 Year growth

± 3.12%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 3.12%, from 55.5k employees to 57.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA, are Registered nurses (1,415 people), Other managers (1,355 people), and Retail salespersons (1,226 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

57.3k

2020 Value

3.12%

1 Year growth

± 3.12%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 3.12%, from 55.5k employees to 57.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,634 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,286 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,003 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA, though some of these residents may live in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,464

Median earning men ± $2,286

$32,810

Median earning women ± $1,279

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($65,778), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($56,759), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,415).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($53,229), Construction ($45,733), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,353).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Washington. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Transport equip. with $105B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($46.1B) and Mixed freight ($35.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Washington.

$500B

2020 Value in Washington

$980B

Projected 2050 Value in Washington

95.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Washington trade was $500B. This is expected to increase 95.8% to $980B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$34.9B
California
$26.9B
Hawaii
$23.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $34.9B, followed by California with $26.9B and Hawaii and $23.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA awarded 5,296 degrees. The student population of Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 7,767 male students and 10,921 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA are White (3,632 and 70.9%), followed by Unknown (491 and 9.58%), Hispanic or Latino (403 and 7.86%), and Two or More Races (247 and 4.82%).

The largest universities in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are Gonzaga University (2,252 and 42.5%), Spokane Community College (1,760 and 33.2%), and Spokane Falls Community College (1,179 and 22.3%).

The most popular majors in Spokane County (South Central)--Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,006 and 19%), General Business (415 and 7.84%), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (313 and 5.91%).

The median tuition costs in Spokane County (South Central)--Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA are $46,060 for private four year colleges, and $2,947 and $3,772 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 18,688 (41.6% men and 58.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 18,688 students enrolled in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA, 41.6% men and 58.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 12,094 records, of which 59.3% were women and 40.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Marketing & Marketing Management
36 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,006 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
87 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Spokane County (South Central)--Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 36 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Spokane County (South Central)--Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Gonzaga University
2,252 degrees awarded
Spokane Community College
1,760 degrees awarded
Spokane Falls Community College
1,179 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Gonzaga University with 2,252 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 2,464 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA, which is 0.87 times less than the 2,832 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,632 degrees mean that there were 7.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 491 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($46,060) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($860) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,158) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.723% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.354% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA in 2020 were Some college (28.3k), Bachelors Degree (22.3k), and High School or Equivalent (18.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA was $247,300 in 2020, which is 1.08 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $229,900 to $247,300, a 7.57% increase. The homeownership rate in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA is 52.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 19.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA is $54,913. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $154,489, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $140,076 and $130,834.

Housing

Property

$247,300

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,074

$28,547

Median Property Taxes

±$1,128

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52.6%

Homeownership

2020

69.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 52.6% of the housing units in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $154,489, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $140,076 and $130,834.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,913

Median Household Income

± $1,876

54.3k

Number of Households

± 1,742

In 2020, the median household income of the 54.3k households in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA grew to $54,913 from the previous year's value of $52,466.

The following chart displays the households in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.492

2020 Wage GINI in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA

0.5

2019 Wage GINI in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA

In 2020, the income inequality in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA was 0.492 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.52% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (70.9%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Worked At Home (8.35%)

In 2020, 70.9% of workers in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (8.35%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA have a shorter commute time (19.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.57% of the workforce in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA (19.8k out of 120k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.8% of the population of Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 44.4% on employee plans, 21.9% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 15.4% on non-group plans, and 1.95% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Washington was $7,913 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,609).

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1184 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0845% increase from the previous year (1183 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1198 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 251 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Washington, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

1,184 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,184 patients per year. This represents a 0.0845% increase from the previous year (1,183 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Washington across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21% under 18 years, 27% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.21%

Uninsured

44.4%

Employer Coverage

21.9%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

15.4%

Non-Group

1.95%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA grew by 3.52% from 5.03% to 5.21%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.