Spokane County, Washington

Spokane County is a county located in the state of Washington of the United States. It has 473 761 inhabitants. The the county seat ( county seat ) is located in Spokane, the second largest city is Spokane Valley.

Geography

The county has an area of ​​4612 square kilometers, of which 4568 square kilometers of land and 44 square miles (0.96 percent) of water.

Demographic data

1900-1990 2000 2010

According to the census of 2000, there were 417 939 people in the county. There were 163 611 households and 106 019 families. The population density was 92 people per square kilometer. The racial the population was composed of 91.39 % White, 1.59 % African American, 1.40% Native Americans, 1.88% Asian American, 0.16 % Pacific Islander, and 0.82% from other races; 2.76% were descended from two or more races. 2.77% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 163 611 households out of which 32.40 % have children under the age of 18 living with them. 49.90 % were married couples living together, 11.00% had a female householder with no husband. 35.20 % were non-families. 28.10 % of all households and 9.60% had someone living alone at the age of 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.02.

Based on the county the population was spread out with 25.70 % under the age of 18, 10.60 % from 18 to 24, 28.90 % from 25 to 44 years, 22.40 % between 45 and 64 years and 12.40% were 65 years old or older. The average age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 96.40 males, 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.60 males.

The median income for a household was $ 37,308, and the median income for a family was $ 46,463. Males have a median income of $ 35,097, women $ 25,526. The per capita income was $ 19,233. 12.30% of the population and 8.30% of families are below the poverty line. 14.20% of those under age 18 and 8.10% were 65 years or older.