Spokane County, WA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Spokane County increased by 132,525. In this period, the peak population was 551,455 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 418,930 | - | - |
| 2001 | 423,324 | 4,394 | 1.05% |
| 2002 | 427,765 | 4,441 | 1.05% |
| 2003 | 431,602 | 3,837 | 0.90% |
| 2004 | 436,382 | 4,780 | 1.11% |
| 2005 | 441,780 | 5,398 | 1.24% |
| 2006 | 449,017 | 7,237 | 1.64% |
| 2007 | 457,834 | 8,817 | 1.96% |
| 2008 | 464,105 | 6,271 | 1.37% |
| 2009 | 470,204 | 6,099 | 1.31% |
| 2010 | 472,102 | 1,898 | 0.40% |
| 2011 | 473,516 | 1,414 | 0.30% |
| 2012 | 475,605 | 2,089 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 478,553 | 2,948 | 0.62% |
| 2014 | 483,148 | 4,595 | 0.96% |
| 2015 | 488,970 | 5,822 | 1.21% |
| 2016 | 497,163 | 8,193 | 1.68% |
| 2017 | 505,708 | 8,545 | 1.72% |
| 2018 | 513,502 | 7,794 | 1.54% |
| 2019 | 522,231 | 8,729 | 1.70% |
| 2020 | 541,175 | 18,944 | 3.63% |
| 2021 | 545,510 | 4,335 | 0.80% |
| 2022 | 549,740 | 4,230 | 0.78% |
| 2023 | 551,455 | 1,715 | 0.31% |
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Spokane County, WA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Spokane County's population increased by 53,172 (12.69%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Spokane County's population increased by 69,073 (14.63%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Spokane County's population increased by 10,280 (1.90%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Spokane County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 551,455.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Spokane County's population peaked in year 2023 at 551,455.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Spokane County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 418,930.
Spokane County, WA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Spokane County grew year by year for 23 years and declined for 0 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Spokane County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.38% per year. Overall the population grew 31.63% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Spokane County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.38% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Spokane County population grew the most, with an increase of 18,944 people (a 3.63% year-on-year increase)..
Between the years2000 and 2023, Spokane County did not experience a population decline during any annual cycle.
Things to know
Is Spokane County, WA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Spokane County's population increased by 5,945 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 4,230 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,715 (0.31%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Spokane County, WA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Spokane County increased by 72,902 (15.23%). The population was highest at 551,455 in the year 2023 and lowest at 483,148 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.43%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)