Spokane Valley, WA population by race
The table below shows Spokane Valley's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89,149 | 85.92% |
| Black or African American | 1,586 | 1.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,067 | 1.03% |
| Asian | 1,738 | 1.68% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 397 | 0.38% |
| Some other race | 2,003 | 1.93% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 7,821 | 7.54% |
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Spokane Valley population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Spokane Valley has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Spokane Valley's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Spokane Valley population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 85.92% are white, 1.53% are Black or African American, 1.03% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.68% are Asian, 0.38% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.93% are some other race and 7.54% are multiracial.
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Spokane Valley, WA population by race.
The largest racial group in Spokane Valley is White with a population of 89,149 (85.92% of the total population).
Spokane Valley 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Spokane Valley is White with a population of 89,149 (85.92% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 7,821 (7.54% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Spokane Valley, WA
By ethnicity, 7,381 (7.11% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 96,380 (92.89% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Spokane Valley, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 86,204 (89.44% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Spokane Valley, WA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Spokane Valley's Non-Hispanic population.
Spokane Valley Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 86,204 | 89.44% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,492 | 1.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 838 | 0.87% |
| Asian alone | 1,708 | 1.77% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 397 | 0.41% |
| Some other race alone | 255 | 0.26% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,486 | 5.69% |
Among the Hispanic population in Spokane Valley, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 5,890 (79.80% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Spokane Valley, WA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Spokane Valley's Hispanic population.
Spokane Valley Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 5,890 | 79.80% |
| Puerto Rican | 341 | 4.62% |
| Cuban | 157 | 2.13% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 993 | 13.45% |
Things to know
What percentage of Spokane Valley, WA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.11% of Spokane Valley population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Spokane Valley, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 5,890 (79.80% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Spokane Valley, WA have?
Spokane Valley, WA has 1,586 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.53% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Spokane Valley is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Spokane Valley, WA?
With 92.89% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Spokane Valley.
That being said, with a 1.93% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Spokane Valley.
What is the majority race in Spokane Valley, WA?
With a population of 89,149 (85.92% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Spokane Valley.
Some other races are second largest race in Spokane Valley, with 1.93% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
