Inland Northwest's urban anchor tilts sharply Democratic in presidential cycles
Spokane anchors eastern Washington's economy and culture, yet its metro-area Democratic lean of 31-plus points signals that population density and university presence can override the region's traditionally conservative rural surroundings.
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane | 549K | R+4.9 | 131,163 | 145,338 | 287,082 | 22.8% |
| Spokane | 486K | R+4.9 | 131,163 | 145,338 | 287,082 | 22.8% |
| Spokane | 455K | R+4.9 | 131,163 | 145,338 | 287,082 | 22.8% |
| Spokane | 418K | R+4.9 | 131,163 | 145,338 | 287,082 | 22.8% |
| Stevens | 48K | R+43.9 | 7,492 | 19,895 | 28,246 | 2.2% |
| Stevens | 44K | R+43.9 | 7,492 | 19,895 | 28,246 | 2.2% |
| Stevens | 42K | R+43.9 | 7,492 | 19,895 | 28,246 | 2.2% |
| Stevens | 40K | R+43.9 | 7,492 | 19,895 | 28,246 | 2.2% |
| Group | Local | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 85.9% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(18) | 4.7% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.0% | 4.0% |
▶Asian(6) | 2.1% | 6.0% |
▶Black / African American(13) | 1.7% | 12.2% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(7) | 1.5% | 0.9% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(8) | 0.4% | 0.9% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(5) | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Catholic-Evangelical edge: -49.5pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Evangelical-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Republican-leaning rural and exurban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.5% | 59.9% | — | — | |
| 7.4% | 18.1% | — | — | |
| 6.1% | 14.9% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 5.6% | 13.8% | — | — |
| 2.5% | 6.1% | — | — | |
| 0.2% | 0.5% | — | — | |
| 0.2% | 0.4% | — | — | |
Non-religiousPopulation | 59.1% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area? 2,081,391 residents across 8 counties.
28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 5pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+3 on average nationally.
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate vs Governor | R+7.3 | R+12.8 | 5.6pp |
| President vs Governor | R+8.4 | R+12.8 | 4.4pp |
| President vs Senate | R+8.4 | R+7.3 | 1.2pp |