Airway Heights is a city located in Spokane County Washington. Airway Heights has a 2024 population of 11,033. Airway Heights is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 2.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,793 in 2020.
The average household income in Airway Heights is $69,295 with a poverty rate of 21.29%. The median age in Airway Heights is 32 years: 31.9 years for males, and 32.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Airway Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,097 | 67.14% |
| Two or more races | 1,178 | 11.14% |
| Black or African American | 684 | 6.47% |
| Native American | 496 | 4.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 475 | 4.49% |
| Asian | 433 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 207 | 1.96% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,292 | 2.51 | 36.1 | 63.9 |
| Non Family | 1,371 | 1.34 | 26.2 | 73.8 |
| Married | 988 | 3.15 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Female | 722 | 3.58 | 24.5 | 75.5 |
| Male | 211 | 3.47 | 26.1 | 73.9 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
36.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 442 | 6.33% |
| Associates Degree | 869 | 12.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 780 | 11.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 427 | 6.11% |
| High School Graduate | 2,018 | 28.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 316 | 4.52% |
| Some College | 2,136 | 30.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,460 | 4,124 | 875 |
| Hispanic | 718 | 529 | 64 |
| 2+ Races | 718 | 583 | 26 |
| Black | 483 | 469 | 122 |
| Native American | 328 | 293 | 41 |
| Asian | 323 | 256 | 68 |
| Islander | 238 | 147 | 1 |
| Other Race | 207 | 131 | 47 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 97.1%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 25.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,875 | $53,750 | $45,948 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,822 | $0 | $47,237 |
| High School Graduate | $29,985 | $27,853 | $36,192 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,102 | $50,192 | $41,017 |
| Overall | $34,593 | $33,072 | $38,646 |
| Some College | $33,953 | $33,655 | $35,033 |
$34,593
Average Earnings
$33,072
Average Male
$38,646
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.95% of Airway Heights residents speak only English, while 14.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,589 | 1,202 | 21.51% |
| Multiple | 593 | 201 | 33.9% |
| Islander | 441 | 199 | 45.12% |
| Black | 491 | 53 | 10.79% |
| Asian | 416 | 47 | 11.3% |
| Native | 245 | 46 | 18.78% |
| Hispanic | 733 | 45 | 6.14% |
| Other | 64 | 3 | 4.69% |
21.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.35%
Male Poverty Rate
22.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Airway Heights is Islander, with 45.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Airway Heights is Other, with 4.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.58% |
| High School | 12.59% |
| Some College | 10.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 58.29% |
| Male Employed | 7.34% |
| Female Employed | 4.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,423 | $68,058 |
| Households | $57,857 | $69,295 |
| Married Families | $73,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,097 | $64,376 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.5%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
832
Number of Veterans
756
Male Veterans
76
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 380 |
| First Gulf War | 276 |
| Vietnam | 225 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 268 |
| 65 to 74 | 187 |
| 18 to 34 | 180 |
| 55 to 64 | 149 |
| 75+ | 48 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 617 | 11.63% |
| Black | 90 | 18.48% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 9.99% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 5.09% |
| Native American | 32 | 7.48% |
| Asian | 30 | 9.4% |
| Other Race | 23 | 11.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.1%
Labor Force Participation
40.2%
Employment Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.09%
Born in Airway Heights
91.32%
Native Born
8.68%
Foreign Born
5.29%
Non Citizen
3.39%
Naturalized
91.32% of Airway Heights residents were born in the United States, with 54.09% having been born in Washington. 5.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,333 | 60 | 0.53% |
| 2028 | 11,273 | 60 | 0.54% |
| 2027 | 11,213 | 60 | 0.54% |
| 2026 | 11,153 | 60 | 0.54% |
| 2025 | 11,093 | 60 | 0.54% |
| 2024 | 11,033 | 60 | 0.55% |
| 2023 | 10,973 | 123 | 1.13% |
| 2022 | 10,850 | 209 | 1.96% |
| 2021 | 10,641 | -152 | -1.41% |
| 2020 | 10,793 | 1,310 | 13.81% |
| 2019 | 9,483 | 355 | 3.89% |
| 2018 | 9,128 | 1,007 | 12.4% |
| 2017 | 8,121 | 47 | 0.58% |
| 2016 | 8,074 | 46 | 0.57% |
| 2015 | 8,028 | 110 | 1.39% |
| 2014 | 7,918 | 80 | 1.02% |
| 2013 | 7,838 | 57 | 0.73% |
| 2012 | 7,781 | 47 | 0.61% |
| 2011 | 7,734 | 169 | 2.23% |
| 2010 | 7,565 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,500 | -6,833 | -60.29% |