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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East Renton Highlands

Washington · 13,264 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 $65,268. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $196,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,264
Unchangedsince 1990
from 13,218 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,195 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,191 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
+13%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K12K13K13K1990201020202024East Renton Highlands
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$65,268
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,135 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,089
+52%since 1990
from $17,836 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$196,900
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $120,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$906
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $707 in 1990
US average: $602
90.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 89.6% in 1990
9.2% rent
3.0
+18%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(12,653)
Black0.7%(97)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(157)
Asian2.6%(347)
Diversity Score13%(1,720)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(11,773)
Black1.4%(185)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(455)
Asian3%(399)
Diversity Score19.1%(2,540)
19
+47%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.8%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.1%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 86.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.6%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
−24%since 1990
from 25.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 13,264 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in East Renton Highlands, Washington earns about $65,268 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 $196,900, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.

How educated are people in East Renton Highlands, Washington?

About 24.8% 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 4.5% of people in East Renton Highlands, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Renton Highlands, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, East Renton Highlands, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 46 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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