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Redmond

Washington · 73,256 residents · 16.567 sq mi
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Redmond is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,770. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $788,500. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 72% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73,256
+62%since 2000
from 45,256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,422 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 2,732 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K44K57K69K82K1990201020202024Redmond
202477K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,770
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,735 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,031
+82%since 2000
from $36,233 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$788,500
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $255,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,009
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,021 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
56.6% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+55%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(31,840)
Black2.1%(1,565)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(5,310)
Asian41%(30,009)
Other4.9%(3,614)
Diversity Score78.2%(57,306)
Diversity Score
78
+78%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+87%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.3%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
71.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
40.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Redmond, Washington?

Redmond, Washington has about 73,256 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Redmond, Washington?

The typical household in Redmond, Washington earns about $132,770 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 $788,500, and the typical rent is about $2,009 a month.

How educated are people in Redmond, Washington?

About 71.8% 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 5.8% 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 37,456 residents, a change of about 105 percent over that period.

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

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