East Renton Highlands, WA Demographics

A map of East Renton Highlands's Population by Race

East Renton Highlands, Washington has an estimated population of 12,582, an increase from the 11,937 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.2% White, 11.8% Multiracial, 11.1% Hispanic, 8.0% Asian, 1.0% Black, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Renton Highlands, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Renton Highlands has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Renton Highlands, that probability was 47.9% in 2020 and 51.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Renton Highlands is ranked the 111th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Renton Highlands was ranked the 113th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Renton Highlands's White Population

8,455 residents of East Renton Highlands, or 67.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Renton Highlands is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. East Renton Highlands ranks 425th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Renton Highlands's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of East Renton Highlands's population has decreased from 70.5% to 67.2%.

East Renton Highlands is more White than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (62.6% White), Fairwood CDP (King County) (50.3% White), and Issaquah (55.7% White). East Renton Highlands is less White than neighboring Shadow Lake (77% White), and Mirrormont (79.8% White).

East Renton Highlands's Black Population

125 residents of East Renton Highlands, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Renton Highlands is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. East Renton Highlands ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Renton Highlands's Black population has declined by an estimated 35.9%. Black residents' share of East Renton Highlands's population has decreased from 1.6% to 1.0%.

East Renton Highlands is more Black than neighboring Shadow Lake (0% Black). East Renton Highlands is less Black than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (3.4% Black), Fairwood CDP (King County) (5% Black), Issaquah (2.2% Black), and Mirrormont (1.1% Black).

East Renton Highlands's Asian Population

1,012 residents of East Renton Highlands, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Renton Highlands is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. East Renton Highlands ranks 71st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Renton Highlands's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. Asian residents' share of East Renton Highlands's population has decreased from 8.9% to 8.0%.

East Renton Highlands is more Asian than neighboring Shadow Lake (5.3% Asian), and Mirrormont (5.9% Asian). East Renton Highlands is less Asian than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (14.4% Asian), Fairwood CDP (King County) (24.2% Asian), and Issaquah (26.6% Asian).

East Renton Highlands's Hispanic Population

1,394 residents of East Renton Highlands, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Renton Highlands is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. East Renton Highlands ranks 245th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Renton Highlands's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 22.6%. Hispanic residents' share of East Renton Highlands's population has increased from 9.5% to 11.1%.

East Renton Highlands is more Hispanic than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (10.2% Hispanic), Fairwood CDP (King County) (10.2% Hispanic), Shadow Lake (4.5% Hispanic), Issaquah (5.7% Hispanic), and Mirrormont (6.2% Hispanic).

East Renton Highlands's Native American/Other Population

110 residents of East Renton Highlands, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Renton Highlands is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. East Renton Highlands ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Renton Highlands's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 34.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Renton Highlands's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

East Renton Highlands is more Native American/Other than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (0.5% Native American/Other), Shadow Lake (0% Native American/Other), and Mirrormont (0% Native American/Other). East Renton Highlands is less Native American/Other than neighboring Issaquah (1.7% Native American/Other).

East Renton Highlands's Multiracial Population

1,486 residents of East Renton Highlands, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Renton Highlands is higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. East Renton Highlands ranks 107th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Renton Highlands's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 55.3%. Multiracial residents' share of East Renton Highlands's population has increased from 8.0% to 11.8%.

East Renton Highlands is more Multiracial than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (8.9% Multiracial), Fairwood CDP (King County) (9.4% Multiracial), Issaquah (8.1% Multiracial), and Mirrormont (6.9% Multiracial). East Renton Highlands is less Multiracial than neighboring Shadow Lake (13.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.