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Renton

Washington · 106,785 residents · 23.54 sq mi
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Renton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,824. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 56,733 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $442,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
106,785
+113%since 2000
from 50,052 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,536 / sq mi
+113%since 2000
from 2,126 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+9%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K55K74K94K113K1990201020202024Renton
2024105K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,824
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,820 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,594
+67%since 2000
from $24,346 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$442,600
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $172,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,612
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $723 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
48.2% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+47%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.8%(42,449)
Black9.9%(10,585)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(16,510)
Asian26%(27,721)
Other8.5%(9,052)
Diversity Score91.4%(97,618)
Diversity Score
91
+50%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+71%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.6%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
27.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Renton, Washington?

Renton, Washington has about 106,785 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Renton, Washington?

The typical household in Renton, Washington earns about $79,824 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 $442,600, and the typical rent is about $1,612 a month.

How educated are people in Renton, Washington?

About 35.0% 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 8.1% 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 65,097 residents, a change of about 156 percent over that period.

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