Spokane Population 2026
Spokane has a population of 229,447, making it the #101 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Washington. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
229,447
Rank in United States
#101
Coordinates
47.66°N, 117.43°W
~571 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,370 km
2,093 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Washington
Cities near Spokane
- Spokane Valley94,919 people · ~14 km away
- Post Falls30,453 people · ~36 km away
- Coeur d'Alene49,122 people · ~49 km away
- Pullman32,816 people · ~105 km away
- Moscow25,060 people · ~108 km away
- Lewiston32,544 people · ~142 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Spokane?
Spokane has a population of 229,447 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #101 biggest city in United States.
What state is Spokane in?
Spokane is located in Washington, United States.
Is Spokane the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,370 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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