2024 Compare Cities People:
Spanaway, WA vs Surprise, AZ

Change Cities
Highlights
- Surprise is 0% more densely populated than Spanaway.
- People are 16.1% more likely to be married in Surprise.
- The Median Age is 10.0 years older in Surprise.
 Spanaway, WASurprise, AZUnited States
 Population34,670141,875329,725,481
 Female Population49.2%52.3%50.5%
 Male Population50.9%47.7%49.5%
 Median Age31.741.738.4
 space3
 Population - 201028,054117,604309,327,143
 Population - 200021,58830,848285,036,114
 Population - 199015,0017,122251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now53.1%379.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now120.3%1,977.6%30.8%
 space4
 Population Density3,954.61,311.693.4
 Land Area8.8108.23,531,905.4
 Water Area0.40.1264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Spanaway, WASurprise, AZUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.7%5.3%5.9%
 Age 5 to 98.5%6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.1%7.8%6.6%
 Age 15 to 175.7%4.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%3.3%4.0%
 Age 21 to 244.9%3.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.5%10.3%13.8%
 Age 35 to 4413.6%12.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%12.9%12.6%
 Age 55 to 596.7%4.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.0%5.1%6.3%
 Age 65 to 746.2%11.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.6%8.4%4.5%
 Age 85 and over0.7%2.5%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Spanaway, WASurprise, AZUnited States
 White52.2%67.8%59.4%
 Black9.3%5.0%12.2%
 Asian6.6%2.3%5.6%
 Native American0.9%0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander5.3%0.1%0.2%
 Other0.3%0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races11.0%3.2%3.2%
 Hispanic14.4%20.7%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Spanaway, WASurprise, AZUnited States
 Married Population51.3%59.5%49.8%
     Currently Married49.4%58.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%1.0%1.8%
 Single Population48.7%40.5%50.2%
 Never Married32.4%25.1%33.8%
 Divorced13.6%9.9%10.8%
 Widowed2.7%5.4%5.6%
 space5
 Household Size3.062.712.60
 Households11,30452,205124,010,992
 Family Households8,46639,49180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.8%31.6%30.5%
     Married couple, no children34.8%49.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,83812,71443,255,233
     Single householder, w/children20.4%12.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.0%7.2%10.8%
Reviews for Spanaway    6 Reviews

I have been living in Spanaway since 1973 ... over the years I’ve seen its ups and downs ... and lately its been down. This is due, in large part, to the immigrants from  More

   |    Reply

I picked up my daughter from SeaTac last night around midnight and mentally prepared to make our way south through the detours of the train derailment in Dupont. We  More

   |    Reply

One of the most beautiful places to live. However, it is very far away from my family and it does not get hot enough for me in the summer. The rain and winter darkness  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Spanaway

Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

   |    Reply

I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

   |    Reply

Over 10 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Surprise



PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.

Try Now


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.