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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rainier

Washington · 1,492 residents · 1.738 sq mi
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Rainier has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,955. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $110,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,492
+51%since 1990
from 991 in 1990
1990 – 2025
858 / sq mi
+51%since 1990
from 570 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
+19%since 1990
from 28.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8131K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rainier
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,955
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,636
+79%since 1990
from $9,275 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.8%
−10.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$110,300
+63%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$613
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $431 in 1990
US average: $602
80.6%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
19.4% rent
2.6
+22%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(937)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0.8%(8)
Diversity Score15%(149)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,346)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(58)
Asian0.7%(11)
Diversity Score12.9%(193)
13
−14%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.5%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 0.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
−10%since 1990
from 27.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rainier, Washington?

Rainier, Washington has about 1,492 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rainier, Washington?

The typical household in Rainier, Washington earns about $42,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rainier, Washington expensive?

In Rainier, Washington, the median home is worth about $110,300, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Rainier, Washington?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rainier, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rainier, Washington?

About 6.8% of people in Rainier, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rainier, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Rainier, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 501 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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

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