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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

East Renton Highlands

Washington · 13,218 residents · 11.099 sq mi
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East Renton Highlands is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $47,135. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $120,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

13,218
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 13,264 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,191 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,195 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.9
−11%vs 2000
vs 38.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
11K12K12K13K13K1990201020202024East Renton Highlands
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,135
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,268 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,836
−34%vs 2000
vs $27,089 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.9%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$120,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $196,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$707
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $906 in 2000
US average: $450
89.6%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.8% in 2000
10.4% rent
2.5
−16%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(11,773)
Black1.4%(185)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(455)
Asian3%(399)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.1%(2,540)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(12,653)
Black0.7%(97)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(157)
Asian2.6%(347)
Other0.9%(121)
Diversity Score13%(1,720)
13
−32%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.8%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.6%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.4 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Renton Highlands, Washington?

East Renton Highlands, Washington has about 13,218 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in East Renton Highlands, Washington?

The typical household in East Renton Highlands, Washington earns about $47,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Renton Highlands, Washington expensive?

In East Renton Highlands, Washington, the median home is worth about $120,000, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in East Renton Highlands, Washington?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in East Renton Highlands, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Renton Highlands, Washington?

About 2.9% of people in East Renton Highlands, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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