Renton, WA

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2021 Population

105,313

3.38% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.2

0.275% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

7.9%

2.96% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$84,374

5.7% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$474,700

7.25% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

58,044

2.5% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Renton, WA had a population of 105k people with a median age of 36.2 and a median household income of $84,374. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Renton, WA grew from 101,871 to 105,313, a 3.38% increase and its median household income grew from $79,824 to $84,374, a 5.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Renton, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (43.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (24.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.77%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7.75%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.95%).

None of the households in Renton, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

87.2% of the residents in Renton, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Renton, WA are Renton Technical College (894 degrees awarded in 2021) and Pima Medical Institute-Renton (584 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Renton, WA was $474,700, and the homeownership rate was 52.7%.

Most people in Renton, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Renton, WA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Renton, WA is home to a population of 105k people, from which 87.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 28.4% of Renton, WA residents were born outside of the country (29.9k people).

In 2021, there were 1.79 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (45.5k people) in Renton, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 8.18k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

87.2%

2021 Citizenship

87.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 87.2% of Renton, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Renton, WA was 87.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Renton, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Renton, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
45.5k ± 1.85k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
25.5k ± 1.67k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.18k ± 1.35k

15.6%

Hispanic Population

16.4k people

15.6% of the people in Renton, WA are hispanic (16.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Renton, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
242,407 ± 11,894 people
India
95,173 ± 7,527 people
China
81,169 ± 6,957 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 242,407 Washington residents, followed by India with 95,173 and China with 81,169.

Foreign-Born Population

28.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

29.9k people

27.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

28.3k people

As of 2021, 28.4% of Renton, WA residents (29.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Renton, WA was 27.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Renton, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,368 ± 293
Gulf War (2001-)
1,220 ± 333
Gulf War (1990s)
648 ± 191

Renton, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Renton, WA employs 58k people. The largest industries in Renton, WA are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,432 people), Retail Trade (7,384 people), and Manufacturing (6,919 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($96,750), Information ($87,593), and Public Administration ($80,304).

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $65,962. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

58k

2021 Value

± 2,220

2.5%

1 Year growth

± 5.16%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Renton, WA grew at a rate of 2.5%, from 56.6k employees to 58k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Renton, WA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,430 people), Management Occupations (5,767 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,020 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Renton, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

58k

2021 Value

± 2,220

2.5%

1 Year growth

± 5.16%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Renton, WA grew at a rate of 2.5%, from 56.6k employees to 58k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Renton, WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,432 people), Retail Trade (7,384 people), and Manufacturing (6,919 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Renton, WA, though some of these residents may live in Renton, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,994

Median earning men ± $2,441

$43,044

Median earning women ± $2,014

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($99,077), Information ($87,546), and Manufacturing ($77,543).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($90,046), Public Administration ($72,308), and Manufacturing ($57,132).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Washington. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $42.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($36.4B) and Electronics ($33.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$416B

2020 Value in Washington

$982B

Projected 2050 Value in Washington

136% growth

In 2020, total outbound Washington trade was $416B. This is expected to increase 136% to $982B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$34.7B
California
$26.5B
Texas
$12.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $34.7B, followed by California with $26.5B and Texas and $12.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Renton, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.97%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Renton, WA awarded 1,478 degrees. The student population of Renton, WA in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 2,134 male students and 1,539 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Renton, WA are White (549 and 37.2%), followed by Asian (288 and 19.5%), Hispanic or Latino (275 and 18.6%), and Black or African American (177 and 12%).

The largest universities in Renton, WA by number of degrees awarded are Renton Technical College (894 and 60.5%) and Pima Medical Institute-Renton (584 and 39.5%).

The most popular majors in Renton, WA are Medical Assistant (314 and 21.2%), Phlebotamy Technician (102 and 6.9%), and Dental Assisting (99 and 6.7%).

The median tuition cost in Renton, WA for a public four year colleges is $3,781 for in-state students and $4,241 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,673 students enrolled in Renton, WA, 58.1% men and 41.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Unknown with 1,269 records, of which 10.6% were women and 89.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Automobile Mechanics Technology
53 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
36 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
298 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Renton, WA was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 53 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Renton, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Renton Technical College
894 degrees awarded
Pima Medical Institute-Renton
584 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Renton Technical College with 894 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 477 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Renton, WA, which is 0.477 times less than the 1,001 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 549 degrees mean that there were 1.91 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 288 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,781) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,890) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($930) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.864% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.881% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (1.41M), High School or Equivalent (1.38M), and Bachelors Degree (1.29M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Renton, WA was $474,700 in 2021, which is 1.94 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $442,600 to $474,700, a 7.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Renton, WA is 52.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Renton, WA have an average commute time of 31.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Renton, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Renton, WA is $84,374. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Renton, WA was Census Tract 256.02 with a value of $158,224, followed by Census Tract 319.06 and Census Tract 257.02, with respective values of $112,031 and $110,000.

Housing

Property

$474,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$11,891

$21,094

Median Property Taxes

±$1,026

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Renton, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Renton, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52.7%

Homeownership

2021

66.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 52.7% of the housing units in Renton, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Renton, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 256.02
Census Tract 319.06
Census Tract 257.02

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Renton, WA was Census Tract 256.02 with a value of $158,224, followed by Census Tract 319.06 and Census Tract 257.02, with respective values of $112,031 and $110,000.

The following map shows all of the places in Renton, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$84,374

Median Household Income

± $2,673

40k

Number of Households

± 1,644

In 2021, the median household income of the 40k households in Renton, WA grew to $84,374 from the previous year's value of $79,824.

The following chart displays the households in Renton, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Renton, WA is from Washington.

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Washington

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2021, the income inequality in Washington was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.488% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (68.1%)
Worked At Home (12.6%)
Carpooled (10.4%)

In 2021, 68.1% of workers in Renton, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.6%) and those who carpooled to work (10.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Renton, WA have a longer commute time (31.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.72% of the workforce in Renton, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Renton, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Renton, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Renton, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Renton, WA (8.27k out of 105k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Renton, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.6% of the population of Renton, WA has health coverage, with 55.4% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 8.97% on Medicare, 9.65% on non-group plans, and 0.744% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in King County, WA see 828 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.241% decrease from the previous year (830 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 912 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 195 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for King County, WA.

828 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in King County, WA

Primary care physicians in King County, WA see an average of 828 patients per year. This represents a 0.241% decrease from the previous year (830 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in King County, WA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 25.3% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.39%

Uninsured

55.4%

Employer Coverage

16.8%

Medicaid

8.97%

Medicare

9.65%

Non-Group

0.744%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Renton, WA grew by 10.2% from 7.61% to 8.39%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Renton, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.