Spanaway, WA

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34,015
TOTAL POPULATION
17,313
MALE POPULATION
16,702
FEMALE POPULATION
103.66
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.47
FEMALES / 100 MALES
32.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,836
PER CAPITA INCOME
$94,209
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$91,346
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
17,122
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Spanaway

The most populous races in Spanaway are White / Caucasian (19,013 | 55.9%), Two or more Races (6,011 | 17.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (5,856 | 17.2%).
Race in Spanaway
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,3216.8%
Black / African American3,39210.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific1,4054.1%
Hispanic or Latino5,85617.2%
Native / Alaskan3240.9%
White / Caucasian19,01355.9%
Two or more Races6,01117.7%
Some other Race1,5494.5%
Total34,015100.0%

Ancestry in Spanaway

The most populous ancestries reported in Spanaway are Mexican (3,953 | 11.6%), German (3,837 | 11.3%), English (3,008 | 8.8%), Irish (2,398 | 7.0%), and Korean (1,878 | 5.5%), together accounting for 44.3% of all Spanaway residents.
Ancestry in Spanaway
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1990.6%
Aleut460.1%
American1,7285.1%
Apache110.0%
Arab280.1%
Argentinean580.2%
Australian850.3%
Bhutanese6832.0%
Blackfeet350.1%
Brazilian2240.7%
British1300.4%
Burmese1,5124.4%
Central American5971.8%
Central American Indian140.0%
Cherokee1170.3%
Chippewa140.0%
Choctaw430.1%
Colombian560.2%
Costa Rican220.1%
Croatian140.0%
Cuban700.2%
Czech3210.9%
Czechoslovakian890.3%
Danish1500.4%
Dominican450.1%
Dutch3010.9%
Eastern European240.1%
English3,0088.8%
European6702.0%
Finnish1030.3%
French5041.5%
French Canadian2260.7%
German3,83711.3%
Greek1470.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro5471.6%
Guatemalan1370.4%
Honduran2540.7%
Hungarian2070.6%
Indian (Asian)4131.2%
Irish2,3987.0%
Iroquois220.1%
Italian5261.5%
Jamaican260.1%
Japanese4121.2%
Korean1,8785.5%
Lebanese280.1%
Lithuanian170.1%
Macedonian90.0%
Mexican3,95311.6%
Mexican American Indian1520.4%
Native Hawaiian3541.0%
Navajo240.1%
Nigerian170.1%
Northern European520.2%
Norwegian7532.2%
Pakistani830.2%
Panamanian790.2%
Pennsylvania German1050.3%
Peruvian180.1%
Polish2730.8%
Portuguese1170.3%
Pueblo60.0%
Puerto Rican6071.8%
Puget Sound Salish1090.3%
Romanian1230.4%
Russian1320.4%
Salvadoran1050.3%
Samoan8912.6%
Scandinavian1930.6%
Scotch-Irish620.2%
Scottish4111.2%
Sioux430.1%
Slavic210.1%
Slovene100.0%
South African60.0%
South American1320.4%
Spaniard2640.8%
Spanish550.2%
Sri Lankan580.2%
Subsaharan African3461.0%
Swedish3861.1%
Thai280.1%
Tongan610.2%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian440.1%
Ugandan880.3%
Ukrainian9002.6%
Welsh4301.3%
West Indian180.1%
Yakama240.1%
Yup'ik60.0%
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Immigrants in Spanaway

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Spanaway came from Europe (1,543 | 4.5%), Latin America (1,423 | 4.2%), Asia (1,314 | 3.9%), Eastern Europe (1,223 | 3.6%), and Central America (1,215 | 3.6%), together accounting for 19.8% of all Spanaway residents.
Immigrants in Spanaway
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2790.8%
Argentina370.1%
Asia1,3143.9%
Belarus4201.2%
Brazil440.1%
Cambodia440.1%
Canada180.1%
Caribbean320.1%
Central America1,2153.6%
China90.0%
Colombia540.2%
Czechoslovakia80.0%
Eastern Africa2000.6%
Eastern Asia4801.4%
Eastern Europe1,2233.6%
El Salvador180.1%
England290.1%
Europe1,5434.5%
Fiji280.1%
Germany2180.6%
Guatemala360.1%
Guyana330.1%
Honduras560.2%
Hungary330.1%
Jamaica260.1%
Japan320.1%
Korea4391.3%
Latin America1,4234.2%
Mexico1,1053.3%
Middle Africa260.1%
Moldova440.1%
Nigeria110.0%
Northern Europe790.2%
Norway500.2%
Oceania5571.6%
Peru80.0%
Philippines6241.8%
Poland170.1%
Russia410.1%
Senegal300.1%
Somalia1570.5%
South America1760.5%
South Eastern Asia8342.5%
Southern Europe230.1%
Spain230.1%
Thailand1290.4%
Trinidad and Tobago60.0%
Uganda430.1%
Ukraine6451.9%
Vietnam370.1%
Western Africa530.2%
Western Europe2180.6%
Zaire260.1%
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Sex and Age in Spanaway

Sex and Age in Spanaway

The most populous age groups in Spanaway are 25 to 29 Years (1,661 | 9.6%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (1,539 | 9.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Spanaway
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years988 (5.7%)1,158 (6.9%)
5 to 9 Years1,518 (8.8%)1,261 (7.5%)
10 to 14 Years1,508 (8.7%)1,286 (7.7%)
15 to 19 Years1,223 (7.1%)1,365 (8.2%)
20 to 24 Years1,242 (7.2%)915 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Years1,661 (9.6%)1,354 (8.1%)
30 to 34 Years1,509 (8.7%)1,309 (7.8%)
35 to 39 Years1,124 (6.5%)1,539 (9.2%)
40 to 44 Years1,140 (6.6%)1,040 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years894 (5.2%)799 (4.8%)
50 to 54 Years1,110 (6.4%)1,046 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years1,002 (5.8%)1,103 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years844 (4.9%)705 (4.2%)
65 to 69 Years538 (3.1%)660 (4.0%)
70 to 74 Years548 (3.2%)504 (3.0%)
75 to 79 Years219 (1.3%)330 (2.0%)
80 to 84 Years129 (0.7%)153 (0.9%)
85 Years and over116 (0.7%)175 (1.1%)
Total17,313 (100.0%)16,702 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Spanaway

Median Family Size in Spanaway

The median family size in Spanaway is 3.36 persons per family, with married-couple families (5,912 | 68.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.49 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (775 | 9.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.91 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Spanaway
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple5,912 (68.4%)3.49
Single Male/Father775 (9.0%)2.91
Single Female/Mother1,957 (22.6%)3.15
Total Families8,644 (100.0%)3.36

Median Household Size in Spanaway

The median household size in Spanaway is 2.99 persons per household, with married-couple households (5,912 | 52.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.55 persons per household. non-family households (2,726 | 24.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.36 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Spanaway
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple5,912 (52.0%)3.55
Single Male/Father775 (6.8%)3.32
Single Female/Mother1,957 (17.2%)3.42
Non-family2,726 (24.0%)1.36
Total Households11,370 (100.0%)2.99

Household Size by Marriage Status in Spanaway

Out of a total of 11,370 households in Spanaway, 8,644 (76.0%) are family households, while 2,726 (24.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,087, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,014.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Spanaway
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,014 (17.7%)
2-Person Households3,087 (27.2%)519 (4.6%)
3-Person Households2,433 (21.4%)159 (1.4%)
4-Person Households1,429 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households878 (7.7%)34 (0.3%)
6-Person Households353 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households464 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,644 (76.0%)2,726 (24.0%)

Female Fertility in Spanaway

Fertility by Age in Spanaway

Average fertility rate in Spanaway is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 47.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Spanaway
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years42 (10.1%)31.0
20 to 34 years198 (47.8%)55.0
35 to 50 years174 (42.0%)50.0
Total414 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Spanaway

50.2% of women with births (414) in Spanaway are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 28.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Spanaway
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years83 (41.9%)115 (58.1%)
35 to 50 years125 (71.8%)49 (28.2%)
Total208 (50.2%)206 (49.8%)

Fertility by Education in Spanaway

Average fertility rate in Spanaway is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 78.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 11.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 66.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Spanaway
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School18 (4.3%)11.0
High School Diploma45 (10.9%)23.0
College or Associate's Degree274 (66.2%)78.0
Bachelor's Degree63 (15.2%)67.0
Graduate Degree14 (3.4%)36.0
Total414 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Spanaway

49.8% of women with births in Spanaway are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Spanaway
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
High School Diploma45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree86 (31.4%)188 (68.6%)
Bachelor's Degree63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total208 (50.2%)206 (49.8%)

Income in Spanaway

Income Overview in Spanaway

Per Capita Income in Spanaway is $34,836, while median incomes of families and households are $94,209 and $91,346 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income34,015$34,836
Median Family Income8,644$94,209
Mean Family Income8,644$102,070
Median Household Income11,370$91,346
Mean Household Income11,370$100,569
Income Deficit8,644$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)34,01527.17%
Wage / Income Gap ($)34,01572.83¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index34,0150.37

Earnings by Sex in Spanaway

Average Earnings in Spanaway are $47,250, $55,343 for men and $40,304 for women, a difference of 27.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Spanaway
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male9,617 (54.4%)$55,343
Female8,066 (45.6%)$40,304
Total17,683 (100.0%)$47,250

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Spanaway

The most common earnings brackets in Spanaway are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (1,861 | 19.4%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (922 | 11.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Spanaway
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less493 (5.1%)329 (4.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999160 (1.7%)141 (1.8%)
$5,000 to $7,499133 (1.4%)253 (3.1%)
$7,500 to $9,999142 (1.5%)234 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499199 (2.1%)350 (4.3%)
$12,500 to $14,999199 (2.1%)195 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $17,49999 (1.0%)186 (2.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999310 (3.2%)152 (1.9%)
$20,000 to $22,49947 (0.5%)197 (2.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999243 (2.5%)110 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $29,999334 (3.5%)616 (7.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999445 (4.6%)644 (8.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999359 (3.7%)583 (7.2%)
$40,000 to $44,999562 (5.8%)547 (6.8%)
$45,000 to $49,999637 (6.6%)366 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999398 (4.1%)219 (2.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999956 (9.9%)922 (11.4%)
$65,000 to $74,999825 (8.6%)581 (7.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,861 (19.4%)812 (10.1%)
$100,000+1,215 (12.6%)629 (7.8%)
Total9,617 (100.0%)8,066 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Spanaway

Average earnings in Spanaway are $61,927 for men and $45,365 for women, a difference of 26.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $83,839, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $54,972. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $72,083, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $35,227.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Spanaway
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$54,972$35,227
High School Diploma$58,511$41,825
College or Associate's Degree$66,534$41,197
Bachelor's Degree$65,179$66,134
Graduate Degree$83,839$72,083
Total$61,927$45,365

Family Income in Spanaway

Family Income Brackets in Spanaway

According to the Spanaway family income data, there are 2,351 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.2% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 182 families (2.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Spanaway
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003544.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991992.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991822.1%
$25,000 to $34,9994325.0%
$35,000 to $49,9997358.5%
$50,000 to $74,9991,10612.8%
$75,000 to $99,9991,66019.2%
$100,000 to $149,9992,35127.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991,08912.6%
$200,000+5366.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Spanaway

7+ person families (398 | 4.6%) account for the highest median family income in Spanaway with $131,898 per family, while 2-person families (3,531 | 40.8%) have the highest median income of $45,533 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Spanaway
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,531 (40.8%)$91,066
3-Person Families2,319 (26.8%)$97,708
4-Person Families1,239 (14.3%)$95,625
5-Person Families804 (9.3%)$107,935
6-Person Families353 (4.1%)$84,688
7+ Person Families398 (4.6%)$131,898
Total8,644 (100.0%)$94,209

Family Income by Number of Earners in Spanaway

The median family income in Spanaway is $94,209, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,042) having the highest median family income of $153,542, while families with no earners (876) have the lowest median family income of $46,667, accounting for 12.0% and 10.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Spanaway
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners876 (10.1%)$46,667
1 Earner3,137 (36.3%)$80,121
2 Earners3,589 (41.5%)$103,716
3+ Earners1,042 (12.0%)$153,542
Total8,644 (100.0%)$94,209

Household Income in Spanaway

Household Income Brackets in Spanaway

With 2,865 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Spanaway, accounting for 25.2% of all households. In contrast, only 296 households (2.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Spanaway
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0004433.9%
$10,000 to $14,9992962.6%
$15,000 to $24,9994894.3%
$25,000 to $34,9995805.1%
$35,000 to $49,9999218.1%
$50,000 to $74,9991,74015.3%
$75,000 to $99,9992,08118.3%
$100,000 to $149,9992,86525.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991,22810.8%
$200,000+7166.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Spanaway

The median household income in Spanaway is $91,346, with the highest median household income of $99,210 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,971 households (34.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $44,411, with 247 households (2.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Spanaway
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years247 (2.2%)$44,411
25 to 44 Years5,115 (45.0%)$92,069
45 to 64 Years3,971 (34.9%)$99,210
65+ Years2,037 (17.9%)$70,515
Total11,370 (100.0%)$91,346

Poverty in Spanaway

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Spanaway

With 9.4% poverty level for males and 13.0% for females among the residents of Spanaway, 12 to 14 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 215 males (22.6%) and 184 females (24.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Spanaway
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years82 (8.6%)162 (14.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)48 (22.8%)
6 to 11 Years184 (10.8%)304 (19.5%)
12 to 14 Years215 (22.6%)184 (24.6%)
15 Years65 (20.3%)83 (21.7%)
16 and 17 Years99 (18.5%)111 (17.1%)
18 to 24 Years131 (8.2%)107 (8.6%)
25 to 34 Years304 (9.6%)308 (11.6%)
35 to 44 Years253 (11.2%)380 (14.7%)
45 to 54 Years140 (7.0%)199 (10.8%)
55 to 64 Years35 (1.9%)141 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years107 (9.9%)83 (7.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)54 (8.3%)
Total1,615 (9.4%)2,164 (13.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Spanaway

According to the poverty statistics in Spanaway, males aged 5 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 92.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Spanaway
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years874 (91.4%)983 (85.9%)
5 Years362 (100.0%)163 (77.2%)
6 to 11 Years1,521 (89.2%)1,252 (80.5%)
12 to 14 Years736 (77.4%)563 (75.4%)
15 Years256 (79.7%)299 (78.3%)
16 and 17 Years435 (81.5%)537 (82.9%)
18 to 24 Years1,466 (91.8%)1,143 (91.4%)
25 to 34 Years2,854 (90.4%)2,355 (88.4%)
35 to 44 Years2,011 (88.8%)2,199 (85.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,864 (93.0%)1,646 (89.2%)
55 to 64 Years1,811 (98.1%)1,667 (92.2%)
65 to 74 Years979 (90.1%)1,079 (92.9%)
75 Years and over464 (100.0%)598 (91.7%)
Total15,633 (90.6%)14,484 (87.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Spanaway

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Spanaway show that 4.5% or 269 of the total 5,912 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 16.8%, comprising of 116 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.0%, which includes 32 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Spanaway
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,197 (99.0%)32 (1.0%)
1 or 2 Children1,654 (95.4%)80 (4.6%)
3 or 4 Children576 (83.2%)116 (16.8%)
5 or more Children216 (84.1%)41 (16.0%)
Total5,643 (95.5%)269 (4.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Spanaway

According to the poverty data in Spanaway, 9.9% or 77 single-father households and 23.1% or 451 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 households (22.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Spanaway
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)75 (11.7%)
1 or 2 Children45 (14.5%)304 (26.6%)
3 or 4 Children32 (22.7%)49 (32.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Total77 (9.9%)451 (23.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Spanaway

The poverty data for Spanaway shows that 269 of the married-couple family households (4.5%) and 528 of the single-parent households (19.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 116 households (16.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Spanaway
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children32 (1.0%)75 (7.8%)
1 or 2 Children80 (4.6%)349 (24.0%)
3 or 4 Children116 (16.8%)81 (27.9%)
5 or more Children41 (16.0%)23 (100.0%)
Total269 (4.5%)528 (19.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Spanaway

Employment by Class of Employer in Spanaway

Among the 15,796 employed individuals in Spanaway, private company employees (10,698 | 67.7%), federal government employees (1,495 | 9.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (974 | 6.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Spanaway
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees10,69867.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4923.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4512.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations9746.2%
Local Government Employees8595.4%
State Government Employees8125.1%
Federal Government Employees1,4959.5%
Unpaid Family Workers150.1%
Total15,796100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Spanaway

According to the labor force statistics for Spanaway, out of the total population over 16 years of age (25,593), 66.9% or 17,122 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 925 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 83.2% or 2,508 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.0% or 110 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Spanaway
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years647 (34.3%)110 (17.0%)
20 to 24 Years1,704 (79.0%)130 (7.6%)
25 to 29 Years2,508 (83.2%)98 (3.9%)
30 to 34 Years2,198 (78.0%)244 (11.1%)
35 to 44 Years3,787 (78.2%)216 (5.7%)
45 to 54 Years3,048 (79.2%)88 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years1,663 (79.0%)7 (0.4%)
60 to 64 Years922 (59.5%)26 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years549 (24.4%)11 (2.0%)
75 Years and over91 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total17,122 (66.9%)925 (5.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Spanaway

According to labor force statistics for Spanaway, 77.7% of individuals (14,125) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (18,179) are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 678 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.6% or 2,173 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.5% or 86 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Spanaway
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,317 (64.6%)132 (6.5%)
High School Diploma4,737 (75.1%)265 (4.2%)
College / Associate Degree5,897 (80.2%)404 (5.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,173 (87.6%)69 (2.8%)
Total14,125 (77.7%)873 (4.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Spanaway

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Spanaway are Management (1,329 | 8.6%), Community & Social Service (1,158 | 7.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (798 | 5.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (577 | 3.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (560 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Spanaway

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Spanaway, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (93.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (92.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (97.7%), Health Technologists (96.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (95.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Spanaway
OccupationMaleFemale
Management644 (48.5%)685 (51.5%)
Business & Financial150 (27.1%)403 (72.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science531 (92.0%)46 (8.0%)
Computers & Mathematics350 (93.1%)26 (6.9%)
Architecture & Engineering90 (81.8%)20 (18.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 198 (17.1%)960 (82.9%)
Education, Arts & Media30 (10.4%)259 (89.6%)
Legal Services & Support3 (2.3%)128 (97.7%)
Education Instruction & Library71 (12.7%)489 (87.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment94 (52.8%)84 (47.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating38 (4.8%)760 (95.2%)
Health Technologists13 (3.1%)410 (96.9%)
Total (Category)1,561 (35.4%)2,854 (64.6%)
Total (Overall)8,053 (52.0%)7,442 (48.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Spanaway are Food Preparation & Serving (908 | 5.9%), Healthcare Support (673 | 4.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (583 | 3.8%), Personal Care & Service (424 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (373 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Spanaway

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Spanaway, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (92.7%), Security & Protection (61.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (52.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (89.3%), Healthcare Support (83.5%), and Personal Care & Service (67.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Spanaway
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support111 (16.5%)562 (83.5%)
Security & Protection231 (61.9%)142 (38.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention216 (92.7%)17 (7.3%)
Law Enforcement15 (10.7%)125 (89.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving355 (39.1%)553 (60.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance304 (52.1%)279 (47.9%)
Personal Care & Service138 (32.6%)286 (67.4%)
Total (Category)1,139 (38.5%)1,822 (61.5%)
Total (Overall)8,053 (52.0%)7,442 (48.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Spanaway are Office & Administration (2,027 | 13.1%), and Sales & Related (1,292 | 8.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Spanaway

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Spanaway
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related433 (33.5%)859 (66.5%)
Office & Administration611 (30.1%)1,416 (69.9%)
Total (Category)1,044 (31.5%)2,275 (68.5%)
Total (Overall)8,053 (52.0%)7,442 (48.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Spanaway are Construction & Extraction (1,388 | 9.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (660 | 4.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (119 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Spanaway

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Spanaway
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,375 (99.1%)13 (0.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair634 (96.1%)26 (3.9%)
Total (Category)2,128 (98.2%)39 (1.8%)
Total (Overall)8,053 (52.0%)7,442 (48.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Spanaway are Transportation (1,009 | 6.5%), Production (842 | 5.4%), and Material Moving (782 | 5.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Spanaway

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Spanaway
OccupationMaleFemale
Production708 (84.1%)134 (15.9%)
Transportation901 (89.3%)108 (10.7%)
Material Moving572 (73.2%)210 (26.9%)
Total (Category)2,181 (82.8%)452 (17.2%)
Total (Overall)8,053 (52.0%)7,442 (48.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Spanaway

Employment Industries in Spanaway

The major employment industries in Spanaway include Retail Trade (1,986 | 12.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,850 | 11.9%), Construction (1,826 | 11.8%), Transportation & Warehousing (1,323 | 8.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,195 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Spanaway

Employment Industries by Sex in Spanaway

The Spanaway industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (90.8%), and Manufacturing (85.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (98.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (87.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Spanaway
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting132 (62.3%)80 (37.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,659 (90.8%)167 (9.1%)
Manufacturing941 (85.3%)162 (14.7%)
Wholesale Trade354 (70.9%)145 (29.1%)
Retail Trade895 (45.1%)1,091 (54.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,006 (76.0%)317 (24.0%)
Utilities95 (81.2%)22 (18.8%)
Information194 (67.8%)92 (32.2%)
Finance & Insurance7 (2.0%)339 (98.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing145 (58.0%)105 (42.0%)
Professional & Scientific321 (42.7%)430 (57.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support419 (62.3%)254 (37.7%)
Educational Services208 (21.9%)743 (78.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance241 (13.0%)1,609 (87.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation309 (68.4%)143 (31.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services518 (43.3%)677 (56.7%)
Public Administration284 (31.1%)628 (68.9%)
Total8,053 (52.0%)7,442 (48.0%)

Education in Spanaway

School Enrollment in Spanaway

The most common levels of schooling among the 9,770 students in Spanaway are middle school (2,362 | 24.2%), high school (2,212 | 22.6%), and elementary school (2,148 | 22.0%).
School Enrollment in Spanaway
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3793.9%
Kindergarten5926.1%
Elementary School2,14822.0%
Middle School2,36224.2%
High School2,21222.6%
College / Undergraduate1,76718.1%
Graduate / Professional3103.2%
Total9,770100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Spanaway

Out of a total of 9,770 students who are enrolled in schools in Spanaway, 664 (6.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 9,106 (93.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 38 (12.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,741 (97.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Spanaway
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds264 (87.4%)38 (12.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,226 (87.7%)312 (12.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,644 (96.9%)86 (3.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,741 (97.2%)50 (2.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds410 (92.1%)35 (7.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds588 (95.6%)27 (4.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds493 (91.1%)48 (8.9%)
35 Years and over742 (91.8%)66 (8.2%)
Total9,106 (93.2%)664 (6.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Spanaway

Business (553 | 17.3%), education (539 | 16.8%), science & technology (409 | 12.8%), psychology (269 | 8.4%), and arts & humanities (240 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 3,200 individuals in Spanaway who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Spanaway
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1263.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1404.4%
Physical & Health Sciences361.1%
Psychology2698.4%
Social Sciences1986.2%
Engineering1464.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies942.9%
Science & Technology40912.8%
Business55317.3%
Education53916.8%
Literature & Languages300.9%
Liberal Arts & History1805.6%
Visual & Performing Arts1013.2%
Communications1394.3%
Arts & Humanities2407.5%
Total3,200100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Spanaway

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Spanaway

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Spanaway are males with 2 vehicles (3,080, accounting for 36.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,995, making up 42.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Spanaway
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle300 (3.5%)244 (3.3%)
1 Vehicle979 (11.6%)788 (10.8%)
2 Vehicles3,080 (36.4%)2,995 (41.0%)
3 Vehicles2,172 (25.7%)1,940 (26.5%)
4 Vehicles972 (11.5%)719 (9.8%)
5 or more Vehicles957 (11.3%)625 (8.6%)
Total8,460 (100.0%)7,311 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Spanaway

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Spanaway are 30 to 34 minutes (2,547 commuters, 17.5%), 45 to 59 minutes (2,085 commuters, 14.3%), and 20 to 24 minutes (2,005 commuters, 13.8%).
Commute Time in Spanaway
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1741.2%
5 to 9 Minutes6404.4%
10 to 14 Minutes8796.0%
15 to 19 Minutes9486.5%
20 to 24 Minutes2,00513.8%
25 to 29 Minutes1,3799.5%
30 to 34 Minutes2,54717.5%
35 to 39 Minutes5273.6%
40 to 44 Minutes4803.3%
45 to 59 Minutes2,08514.3%
60 to 89 Minutes1,93413.3%
90 or more Minutes9546.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Spanaway

The most common commute times in Spanaway are 45 to 59 minutes (1,528 commuters, 19.0%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (1,293 commuters, 19.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Spanaway
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes21 (0.3%)153 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes475 (5.9%)165 (2.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes412 (5.1%)467 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes467 (5.8%)481 (7.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,115 (13.9%)890 (13.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes611 (7.6%)768 (11.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,254 (15.6%)1,293 (19.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes164 (2.0%)363 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes344 (4.3%)136 (2.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,528 (19.0%)557 (8.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,068 (13.3%)866 (13.3%)
90 or more Minutes588 (7.3%)366 (5.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Spanaway

The most frequent times of departure to work in Spanaway are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (1,661, 20.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (831, 12.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Spanaway
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,661 (20.6%)530 (8.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM878 (10.9%)242 (3.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM653 (8.1%)370 (5.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM782 (9.7%)697 (10.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM501 (6.2%)744 (11.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM582 (7.2%)831 (12.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM388 (4.8%)627 (9.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM451 (5.6%)671 (10.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM52 (0.6%)280 (4.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM328 (4.1%)226 (3.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM297 (3.7%)99 (1.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM119 (1.5%)292 (4.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM659 (8.2%)299 (4.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM696 (8.6%)597 (9.2%)
Total8,047 (100.0%)6,505 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Spanaway

Occupancy by Ownership in Spanaway

Of the total 11,370 dwellings in Spanaway, owner-occupied units account for 8,253 (72.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,117 (27.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Spanaway
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units8,25372.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3,11727.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units11,370100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Spanaway

Occupancy by Household Size in Spanaway
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,01417.7%
2-Person Household3,60631.7%
3-Person Household2,59222.8%
4+ Person Household3,15827.8%
Total Housing Units11,370100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Spanaway

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Spanaway
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,453 (72.1%)561 (27.9%)
2-Person Household2,682 (74.4%)924 (25.6%)
3-Person Household1,862 (71.8%)730 (28.2%)
4+ Person Household2,256 (71.4%)902 (28.6%)
Total Housing Units8,253 (72.6%)3,117 (27.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Spanaway

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Spanaway
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School606 (69.7%)264 (30.3%)
High School Diploma2,399 (72.6%)906 (27.4%)
College/Associate Degree3,928 (71.0%)1,606 (29.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,320 (79.5%)341 (20.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Spanaway

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Spanaway
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,74124.1%
35 to 44 Years2,62123.1%
45 to 54 Years2,17119.1%
55 to 64 Years1,80015.8%
65 to 74 Years1,31111.5%
75 to 84 Years4884.3%
85 Years and Over2382.1%
Total11,370100.0%

Housing Finances in Spanaway

Median Income by Occupancy in Spanaway

Median Income by Occupancy in Spanaway
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied8,253 (72.6%)$97,158
Renter-Occupied3,117 (27.4%)$64,583
Average11,370 (100.0%)$91,346

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Spanaway

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Spanaway
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000144 (1.7%)168 (5.4%)
$5,000 to $9,99971 (0.9%)62 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99976 (0.9%)223 (7.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999128 (1.5%)40 (1.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999234 (2.8%)92 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999354 (4.3%)221 (7.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999556 (6.7%)364 (11.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,125 (13.6%)613 (19.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,653 (20.0%)431 (13.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,310 (28.0%)559 (17.9%)
$150,000 or more1,602 (19.4%)344 (11.0%)
Total8,253 (100.0%)3,117 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Spanaway

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Spanaway
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300170 (2.1%)14 (0.4%)
$300 to $499557 (6.8%)67 (2.1%)
$500 to $7991,316 (16.0%)108 (3.5%)
$800 to $999232 (2.8%)111 (3.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,111 (13.5%)935 (30.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,983 (24.0%)946 (30.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,661 (20.1%)622 (20.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999623 (7.5%)179 (5.7%)
$3,000 or more600 (7.3%)32 (1.0%)
Total8,253 (100.0%)3,117 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Spanaway

Housing Structures in Spanaway

Housing Structures in Spanaway
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached8,94478.7%
Single Unit, Attached7977.0%
2 Unit Apartments3212.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1941.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1010.9%
10 or more Apartments2602.3%
Mobile Home / Other7536.6%
Total11,370100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Spanaway

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Spanaway
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached7,414 (82.9%)1,530 (17.1%)
Single Unit, Attached230 (28.9%)567 (71.1%)
2 Unit Apartments36 (11.2%)285 (88.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6 (3.1%)188 (96.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6 (5.9%)95 (94.1%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)260 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other561 (74.5%)192 (25.5%)
Total8,253 (72.6%)3,117 (27.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Spanaway

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Spanaway
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)13 (0.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms130 (1.6%)430 (13.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,301 (27.9%)1,461 (46.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms4,084 (49.5%)970 (31.1%)
8 or more Rooms1,738 (21.1%)243 (7.8%)
Total8,253 (100.0%)3,117 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Spanaway

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Spanaway
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,956 (35.8%)710 (22.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas77 (0.9%)16 (0.5%)
Electricity4,895 (59.3%)2,336 (74.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene57 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels224 (2.7%)10 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used44 (0.5%)45 (1.4%)
Total8,253 (100.0%)3,117 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Spanaway

Household Vehicle Usage in Spanaway
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle265 (3.2%)294 (9.4%)
1 Vehicle1,637 (19.8%)863 (27.7%)
2 Vehicles3,294 (39.9%)1,326 (42.5%)
3 or more Vehicles3,057 (37.0%)634 (20.3%)
Total8,253 (100.0%)3,117 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Spanaway

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Spanaway

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,3755,878
Median Property Value$346,900$365,400
Median Household Income$87,917$1,248
Monthly Housing Costs$641$600
Real Estate Taxes$3,978$96

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Spanaway

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Spanaway
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000223 (9.4%)139 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $99,99963 (2.6%)146 (2.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999542 (22.8%)1,302 (22.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,250 (52.6%)3,349 (57.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999155 (6.5%)881 (15.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99989 (3.7%)61 (1.0%)
$1,000,000 or more53 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,375 (100.0%)5,878 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Spanaway

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Spanaway
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00078 (3.3%)75 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999152 (6.4%)137 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999253 (10.6%)286 (4.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999181 (7.6%)101 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999377 (15.9%)375 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999492 (20.7%)748 (12.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999488 (20.5%)1,161 (19.8%)
$150,000 or more354 (14.9%)1,822 (31.0%)
Total2,375 (100.0%)5,878 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Spanaway

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Spanaway
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x374 (15.8%)105,672 (1,797.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x393 (16.6%)870 (14.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x488 (20.5%)1,239 (21.1%)
4.0x or more1,083 (45.6%)1,454 (24.7%)
Total2,375 (100.0%)5,878 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Spanaway

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Spanaway
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800259 (10.9%)21 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,499151 (6.4%)273 (4.6%)
$800 to $1,4991,697 (71.5%)372 (6.3%)
Total2,375 (100.0%)5,878 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Spanaway

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Spanaway

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Spanaway
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,604 (95.8%)115 (4.2%)
6 to 18 Years6,882 (96.7%)232 (3.3%)
19 to 25 Years2,704 (87.6%)382 (12.4%)
26 to 34 Years3,867 (81.4%)884 (18.6%)
35 to 44 Years4,342 (90.0%)482 (10.0%)
45 to 54 Years3,488 (92.8%)272 (7.2%)
55 to 64 Years3,339 (91.4%)315 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,223 (98.9%)25 (1.1%)
75 Years and older1,116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total30,565 (91.9%)2,707 (8.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Spanaway

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Spanaway
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,604 (95.8%)115 (4.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen6,882 (96.7%)232 (3.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,704 (87.6%)382 (12.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Spanaway

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Spanaway
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,764 (93.4%)195 (6.6%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,191 (90.4%)339 (9.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,200 (94.6%)241 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,083 (92.8%)393 (7.2%)
$100,000 and over15,307 (90.9%)1,531 (9.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Spanaway

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Spanaway
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,346 (49.5%)1,489 (54.8%)
6 to 18 Years4,003 (56.3%)3,575 (50.2%)
19 to 25 Years787 (25.5%)2,055 (66.6%)
25 to 34 Years1,379 (29.0%)2,870 (60.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,525 (31.6%)3,201 (66.4%)
45 to 54 Years973 (25.9%)2,848 (75.7%)
55 to 64 Years810 (22.2%)2,810 (76.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,009 (89.4%)1,605 (71.4%)
75 Years and over1,116 (100.0%)828 (74.2%)
Total13,948 (41.9%)21,281 (64.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Spanaway

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Spanaway
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)16 (1.4%)
5 to 17 Years339 (8.7%)142 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years409 (9.8%)220 (5.7%)
35 to 64 Years829 (13.8%)964 (15.5%)
65 to 74 Years391 (36.0%)377 (32.4%)
75 Years and over332 (71.6%)209 (32.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Spanaway

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Spanaway: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)16 (1.4%)
5 to 17 Years47 (1.2%)13 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years20 (0.5%)64 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years122 (2.0%)174 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years181 (16.7%)146 (12.6%)
75 Years and over182 (39.2%)93 (14.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Spanaway: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)22 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years151 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years136 (2.3%)123 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years41 (3.8%)9 (0.8%)
75 Years and over59 (12.7%)33 (5.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Spanaway: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years275 (7.1%)83 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years254 (6.1%)148 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years333 (5.5%)442 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years35 (3.2%)12 (1.0%)
75 Years and over49 (10.6%)61 (9.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Spanaway: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years100 (2.4%)81 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years584 (9.7%)624 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years276 (25.4%)240 (20.6%)
75 Years and over195 (42.0%)165 (25.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Spanaway: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years31 (0.8%)29 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years67 (1.6%)33 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years187 (3.1%)245 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years92 (8.5%)16 (1.4%)
75 Years and over95 (20.5%)69 (10.6%)

Technology Access in Spanaway

Computing Device Access in Spanaway

Computing Device Access in Spanaway
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop9,64584.8%
Smartphone10,37291.2%
Tablet8,40073.9%
No Computing Device3703.3%
Total11,370100.0%

Internet Access in Spanaway

Internet Access in Spanaway
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet120.1%
Broadband Home9,49983.5%
Cellular Data Only9928.7%
Satellite Internet6105.4%
No Internet7136.3%
Total11,370100.0%

Spanaway Summary

Spanaway is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Pierce County, Washington, United States. Spanaway is located approximately 15 miles south of Tacoma and is part of the Seattle metropolitan area. Spanaway is bordered by the cities of Tacoma, Parkland, and Frederickson. The population of Spanaway was 27,227 at the 2010 census.

History

The area now known as Spanaway was originally inhabited by the Puyallup Tribe of Native Americans. The first non-native settlers arrived in the area in the late 1800s. The area was originally known as "Spanueuw," which is a Native American word meaning "place of the wild geese." The name was later changed to Spanaway.
The area was first settled by homesteaders in the late 1800s. The first post office was established in 1891. The area was primarily used for farming and logging until the early 1900s when the area began to be developed for residential use.

Geography

Spanaway is located at 47°9'25"N 122°25'25"W (47.156944, -122.42361). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.3 square miles, of which 11.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles (0.9%) is water.

Economy

The economy of Spanaway is largely based on retail and services. The area is home to several large retail stores, including Walmart, Target, and Home Depot. There are also several restaurants, banks, and other businesses located in the area.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 27,227 people, 9,845 households, and 6,945 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,420.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the CDP was 73.2% White, 11.2% African American, 0.9% Native American, 5.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 5.3% from other races, and 4.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $60,945. Males had a median income of $45,945 versus $35,945 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,945. About 6.2% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Spanaway?
Total Population of Spanaway is 34,015.
What is the Total Male Population of Spanaway?
Total Male Population of Spanaway is 17,313.
What is the Total Female Population of Spanaway?
Total Female Population of Spanaway is 16,702.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Spanaway?
There are 103.66 Males per 100 Females in Spanaway.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Spanaway?
There are 96.47 Females per 100 Males in Spanaway.
What is the Median Population Age in Spanaway?
Median Population Age in Spanaway is 32.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Spanaway
Average Family Size in Spanaway is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Spanaway
Average Household Size in Spanaway is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Spanaway?
Per Capita income in Spanaway is $34,836.
What is the Median Family Income in Spanaway?
Median Family Income in Spanaway is $94,209.
What is the Median Household income in Spanaway?
Median Household Income in Spanaway is $91,346.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Spanaway?
Income or Wage Gap in Spanaway is 27.2%.
Women in Spanaway earn 72.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Spanaway?
Inequality or Gini Index in Spanaway is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Spanaway?
There are 17,122 People in the Labor Forcein in Spanaway.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Spanaway?
66.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Spanaway.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Spanaway?
Unemployment Rate in Spanaway is 5.4%.