Spanaway, Washington
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +3.4% |
| 2008 | +13.3% |
| 2012 | +16.8% |
| 2016 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | +4.9% |
| 2024 | +2.3% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 49.4%Harris6,667 | 47.1%Trump6,358 | 3.4% | D+2.3 | R+2.7 | D+3.8 | 13,488 | |
| D | 50.5%Biden7,708 | 45.6%Trump6,953 | 3.9% | D+4.9 | D+2.0 | D+0.5 | 15,254 | |
| D | 47.1%Clinton5,072 | 44.1%Trump4,754 | 8.8% | D+3.0 | R+13.8 | D+0.9 | 10,770 | |
| D | 56.9%Obama5,984 | 40.2%Romney4,223 | 2.9% | D+16.8 | D+3.5 | D+12.9 | 10,513 | |
| D | 55.6%Obama5,372 | 42.4%McCain4,092 | 2.0% | D+13.3 | D+9.9 | D+6.0 | 9,659 | |
| D | 50.8%Kerry4,667 | 47.4%Bush4,359 | 1.8% | D+3.4 | — | D+5.8 | 9,189 |
Spanaway's population skews younger and more diverse than most Pierce County communities, a demographic pattern tied closely to the military families cycling through nearby Joint Base Lewis-McChord. That base-adjacent profile tends to produce competitive margins in countywide and legislative races.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 16.8 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 2.3 points.
A population of 34,019, a 48% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $98,251 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Parkland and Foothill Farms.
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Spanaway, Washington. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/5366255/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.