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Renton, WA

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

105,317population

36.5median age

This community is a community of 105,317 with a median age of 36.5. The population is predominantly White (38.6%) with a significant Asian community (26.4%). Median household income is $100,432. 88.9% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 39.5% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 54.4%, with a median home value of $672,600.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

38.6%40,635

Asian

26.4%27,852

Hispanic/Latino

15.6%16,450

Black

9%9,477

Two or More

8.5%8,993

Other

0.8%813

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.8%810

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%287

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%3,094

High School Diploma

16.2%12,153

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%4,748

Some College (1+ yr)

13%9,772

Associate's Degree

9.7%7,309

Bachelor's Degree

25.8%19,314

Master's Degree

10.9%8,141

Professional Degree

1.4%1,033

Doctorate

1.5%1,097

HS or Higher

88.9%

BA or Higher

39.5%

Graduate+

13.7%

Housingi

$672,600median home value

$1,998median rent

54.4%homeownership

42,551total units

4.4%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 54.4%

Renter 45.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%543

$50K–$100K

1.7%386

$100K–$150K

0.7%155

$150K–$200K

1.5%327

$200K–$300K

4.2%920

$300K–$500K

16.9%3,730

$500K–$1M

55.1%12,179

$1M+

17.5%3,866

Rent Distribution

Under $500

937

$500–$750

293

$750–$1,000

326

$1,000–$1,250

984

$1,250–$1,500

968

$1,500–$2,000

5,662

$2,000+

9,115

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%266

2010–2019

10.4%4,433

2000–2009

19.7%8,399

1990–1999

16.2%6,914

1980–1989

13.9%5,902

1970–1979

12.1%5,154

1960–1969

12.5%5,320

1950–1959

7.2%3,074

1940–1949

4.1%1,762

1939 or earlier

3.1%1,327

Heating Fuel

Electricity

56.2%22,870

Utility Gas

40.5%16,481

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%584

Fuel Oil

0.7%271

No Fuel

0.6%229

Other

0.3%142

Wood

0.2%95

Household Economyi

$100,432median household income

$51,528per capita income

8.1%poverty rate

4.9%unemployment

60,703labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%1,285

$10K–$15K

2.9%1,179

$15K–$20K

2.2%899

$20K–$25K

2.2%902

$25K–$30K

1.9%768

$30K–$35K

2.7%1,082

$35K–$40K

2%801

$40K–$45K

2%820

$45K–$50K

2.3%918

$50K–$60K

6.1%2,471

$60K–$75K

8.8%3,595

$75K–$100K

13.6%5,512

$100K–$125K

11.7%4,759

$125K–$150K

8.2%3,333

$150K–$200K

11%4,476

$200K+

19.4%7,872

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,301

Residentsi

3,713

Avg. Tenant Renti

$320/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing77 homes100% occupied$374/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers157 homes101% occupied$0/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8413 homes93% occupied$431/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $100,432/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $30K/yr

90.9%

Very low income$30K–$50K/yr

7.6%

Low income$50K–$80K/yr

0.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $80K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

55.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

41.4% of subsidized households are minority

26.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

65.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

29,99828.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,735

China

2,889

Philippines

2,854

India

2,107

Korea

1,099

Canada

505

Guatemala

317

United Kingdom

292

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

55,992

Avg. Commutei

29.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

57,633

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4,038(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.4%Insured

7.6%Uninsured