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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Renton

Washington · 41,688 residents · 23.54 sq mi
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Renton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,393. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 8,364 residents. Median home value is $105,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.2
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

41,688
−17%vs 2000
vs 50,052 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,771 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 2,126 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.2
−5%vs 2000
vs 34.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
35K55K74K94K113K1990201020202024Renton
2024105K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,393
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,820 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,298
−33%vs 2000
vs $24,346 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.0%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$105,800
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $172,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$489
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $723 in 2000
US average: $450
48.5%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.0% in 2000
51.5% rent
3.3
−13%vs 2000
vs 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(32,759)
Black8.3%(4,142)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(3,818)
Asian13.3%(6,658)
Other0%
Diversity Score61%(30,532)
1990
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(34,863)
Black6.5%(2,702)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(1,129)
Asian7.7%(3,204)
Other2.2%(919)
Diversity Score40.8%(17,003)
41
−33%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.8%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Renton, Washington?

Renton, Washington has about 41,688 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Renton, Washington?

The typical household in Renton, Washington earns about $32,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Renton, Washington expensive?

In Renton, Washington, the median home is worth about $105,800, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Renton, Washington?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Renton, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Renton, Washington?

About 7.0% of people in Renton, 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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