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Compare Des Moines to Spokane

This post compares Des Moines, Washington to Spokane, Washington across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Des Moines (city) Spokane (city)
Population 31,080 212,982
Income (median) $45,846 $41,069
Home Value (median) $290,700 $166,700
White 58% 85%
Black 6% 2%
Asian 12% 2%
With Kids 30% 29%
Age (median) 40 35
Rentals 42% 45%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Des Moines or Spokane?
A: Des Moines has a much smaller population count than Spokane: 31080 compared with 212982 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Des Moines or in Spokane?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Des Moines.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Des Moines or Spokane?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Des Moines.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Spokane does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 42% for Des Moines versus 45% for Spokane.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Des Moines may include: Lynnwood, Burien, and University-Place.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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