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Renton

Washington · 90,927 residents · 23.54 sq mi
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Renton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,592. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 82% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $320,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
90,927
+82%since 2000
from 50,052 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,863 / sq mi
+82%since 2000
from 2,126 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
+4%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K55K74K94K113K1990201020202024Renton
2024105K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,592
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,820 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,464
+21%since 2000
from $24,346 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$320,300
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $172,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$994
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $723 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
45.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+38%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(44,937)
Black10.4%(9,435)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(11,947)
Asian21.1%(19,148)
Other6.1%(5,540)
Diversity Score85%(77,314)
Diversity Score
85
+39%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+59%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.3%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
27.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Renton, Washington?

Renton, Washington has about 90,927 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Renton, Washington?

The typical household in Renton, Washington earns about $61,592 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 $320,300, and the typical rent is about $994 a month.

How educated are people in Renton, Washington?

About 30.6% 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 10.4% of people in Renton, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Renton, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Renton, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 49,239 residents, a change of about 118 percent over that period.

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