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Rainier Beach

Washington · Seattle · 8,307 residents · 1.05 sq mi
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The short version

Rainier Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,689. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $707,353. The poverty rate of 20.1% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $707,353, the poverty rate sits 61% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Rainier Beach; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,307
Population density
7,911 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,689
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$48,161
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$707,353
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,951
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.5%
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic30.9%(2,567)
Black29.5%(2,447)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(937)
Asian19.3%(1,606)
Other9%(750)
Diversity Score94.9%(7,886)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.9%(2,567)
Black29.5%(2,447)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(937)
Asian19.3%(1,606)
Other9%(750)
Diversity Score94.9%(7,886)
Diversity Score
95
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
Female
55.0%
Foreign born
28.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rainier Beach, Seattle, Washington?

Rainier Beach, Seattle, Washington has about 8,307 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rainier Beach, Seattle, Washington?

The typical household in Rainier Beach, Seattle, Washington earns about $142,689 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rainier Beach, Seattle, Washington expensive?

In Rainier Beach, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $707,353, and the typical rent is about $1,951 a month.

How educated are people in Rainier Beach, Seattle, Washington?

About 38.1% of adults age 25 and over in Rainier Beach, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rainier Beach, Seattle, Washington?

About 20.1% of people in Rainier Beach, Seattle, 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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