Spokane, United States
Spokane does not currently appear in the North American Top-400 Regional Markets list — at 280 miles from Seattle it anchors the Inland Northwest as its own regional centre the qualification applies.
Overview
According to Wikipedia (accessed 2026-07-10), Spokane had 228,989 residents at the 2020 census (metropolitan area approximately 600,000) across 69.49 square miles, situated 280 miles east of Seattle via Interstate 90, the second-largest city in Washington state after Seattle. Historically dependent on mining, timber, and agriculture, Spokane's economy has diversified significantly since the 1980s, with expansion of the University District's two medical school branches emphasizing medical and health sciences alongside technology companies and research facilities. Spokane International Airport serves as a regional transportation and distribution hub. Notable recent development includes River Park Square (opened 1999), the Spokane Arena, convention centre expansion, and the Kendall Yards development west of downtown, one of the largest construction projects in the city's history. The city hosts established Russian, Ukrainian, and Southeast Asian communities, particularly in the Hillyard neighborhood.
Regional Market Standing
Spokane does not currently appear in the [[atlas-top-400-north-america|Top 400 Regional Markets — North America]] list. This is not a data defect; the market is not among those published under the confirmed 2026-08-07 dataset. Spokane anchors the Inland Northwest as its own regional centre, and the co-location qualification system selects on anchor composition; the 280 miles to Seattle is recorded as context only.
See Also
References
- Spokane, Washington — Wikipedia, accessed 2026-07-10
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