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Redmond

Washington · 54,144 residents · 16.567 sq mi
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Redmond is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,194. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $457,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54,144
+20%since 2000
from 45,256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,268 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 2,732 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K44K57K69K82K1990201020202024Redmond
202477K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,194
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,735 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,324
+22%since 2000
from $36,233 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food9.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$457,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $255,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,283
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,021 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
45.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+36%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(34,593)
Black1.5%(659)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(2,538)
Asian13%(5,874)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.8%(19,835)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61%(33,049)
Black1.6%(876)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(4,214)
Asian25.3%(13,702)
Other4.1%(2,241)
Diversity Score69.3%(37,517)
Diversity Score
69
+58%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
64.2%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
46.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
28.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Redmond, Washington?

Redmond, Washington has about 54,144 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Redmond, Washington?

The typical household in Redmond, Washington earns about $88,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Redmond, Washington expensive?

In Redmond, Washington, the median home is worth about $457,300, and the typical rent is about $1,283 a month.

How educated are people in Redmond, Washington?

About 59.5% of adults age 25 and over in Redmond, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Redmond, Washington?

About 5.4% of people in Redmond, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Redmond, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Redmond, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,344 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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