Spanaway is a CDP located in Pierce County Washington. Spanaway has a 2024 population of 35,146. Spanaway is currently growing at a rate of 1.63% annually and its population has increased by 4.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,776 in 2020.
The average household income in Spanaway is $105,168 with a poverty rate of 9.68%. The median age in Spanaway is 32.5 years: 31.7 years for males, and 33.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Spanaway was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,857 | 52.03% |
| Two or more races | 7,690 | 22.41% |
| Black or African American | 3,664 | 10.68% |
| Asian | 2,195 | 6.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,342 | 3.91% |
| Other race | 1,322 | 3.85% |
| Native American | 252 | 0.73% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,653 | 2.94 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Married | 5,812 | 3.55 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Non Family | 3,042 | 1.35 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Female | 1,908 | 3.52 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Male | 891 | 3.13 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.94
Average Household Size
72.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,482 | 6.8% |
| Associates Degree | 3,060 | 14.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,482 | 11.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 921 | 4.22% |
| High School Graduate | 7,496 | 34.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 578 | 2.65% |
| Some College | 5,781 | 26.52% |
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 | 11,655 | 10,606 | 1,542 |
| 2+ Races | 3,492 | 3,121 | 771 |
| Hispanic | 2,826 | 2,377 | 477 |
| Black | 2,449 | 2,343 | 373 |
| Asian | 1,552 | 1,313 | 305 |
| Other Race | 903 | 796 | 144 |
| Islander | 870 | 804 | 100 |
| Native American | 169 | 111 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 95.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 22.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,206 | $76,806 | $70,017 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,649 | $0 | $84,223 |
| High School Graduate | $57,908 | $64,159 | $42,431 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,355 | $55,566 | $34,464 |
| Overall | $59,100 | $66,697 | $46,958 |
| Some College | $56,661 | $72,750 | $42,689 |
$59,100
Average Earnings
$66,697
Average Male
$46,958
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.2% of Spanaway residents speak only English, while 23.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,563 | 2,140 | 12.92% |
| Hispanic | 5,491 | 586 | 10.67% |
| Multiple | 7,654 | 453 | 5.92% |
| Other | 1,322 | 317 | 23.98% |
| Islander | 1,342 | 144 | 10.73% |
| Asian | 2,195 | 109 | 4.97% |
| Black | 3,655 | 79 | 2.16% |
9.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.68%
Male Poverty Rate
10.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Spanaway is Other, with 23.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Spanaway is Black, with 2.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.5% |
| Some College | 9.63% |
| High School | 6.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.27% |
| Male Employed | 4.55% |
| Female Employed | 3.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,298 | $108,929 |
| Households | $94,028 | $105,168 |
| Married Families | $111,108 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,659 | $83,373 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
3,527
Number of Veterans
3,040
Male Veterans
487
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,423 |
| First Gulf War | 1,051 |
| Vietnam | 887 |
| Korea | 93 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,124 |
| 65 to 74 | 817 |
| 55 to 64 | 629 |
| 18 to 34 | 524 |
| 75+ | 433 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,906 | 14.21% |
| Black | 764 | 30.43% |
| 2+ Races | 351 | 8.48% |
| Hispanic | 327 | 10.03% |
| Asian | 214 | 14.08% |
| Islander | 147 | 14.94% |
| Other Race | 139 | 15.21% |
| Native American | 6 | 2.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.6%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
47.63%
Born in Spanaway
86.37%
Native Born
13.63%
Foreign Born
6.5%
Non Citizen
7.14%
Naturalized
86.37% of Spanaway residents were born in the United States, with 47.63% having been born in Washington. 6.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35,146 | 565 | 1.63% |
| 2023 | 34,581 | 566 | 1.66% |
| 2022 | 34,015 | -655 | -1.89% |
| 2021 | 34,670 | 894 | 2.65% |
| 2020 | 33,776 | 1,201 | 3.69% |
| 2019 | 32,575 | 425 | 1.32% |
| 2018 | 32,150 | 1,622 | 5.31% |
| 2017 | 30,528 | 694 | 2.33% |
| 2016 | 29,834 | 620 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 29,214 | 101 | 0.35% |
| 2014 | 29,113 | 435 | 1.52% |
| 2013 | 28,678 | -565 | -1.93% |
| 2012 | 29,243 | 284 | 0.98% |
| 2011 | 28,959 | 1,732 | 6.36% |
| 2010 | 27,227 | 0 | 0% |