Renton, WA Demographics

A map of Renton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	40,635	42,449	38.6%	39.8%
Asian	27,852	27,721	26.4%	26.0%
Hispanic	16,450	16,510	15.6%	15.5%
Black	9,477	10,585	9.0%	9.9%
Multiracial	8,993	7,602	8.5%	7.1%
Native American/Other	1,910	1,918	1.8%	1.8%

Renton, Washington has an estimated population of 105,317, a slight decrease from the 106,785 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.6% White, 26.4% Asian, 15.6% Hispanic, 9.0% Black, 8.5% Multiracial, and 1.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Renton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Renton has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Renton, that probability was 73.6% in 2020 and 74.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Renton is ranked the 9th 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). Renton was ranked the 8th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Renton's White Population

40,635 residents of Renton, or 38.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Renton is significantly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Renton ranks 580th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Renton's White population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Renton's population has decreased from 39.8% to 38.6%.

Renton is more White than neighboring Bryn Mawr-Skyway (30.1% White), Newcastle (37.6% White), Tukwila (26.1% White), and Kent (37% White). Renton is less White than neighboring Fairwood CDP (King County) (50.3% White).

Renton's Black Population

9,477 residents of Renton, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Renton is higher than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Renton ranks 16th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Renton's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. Black residents' share of Renton's population has decreased from 9.9% to 9.0%.

Renton is more Black than neighboring Fairwood CDP (King County) (5% Black), and Newcastle (3.5% Black). Renton is less Black than neighboring Bryn Mawr-Skyway (22% Black), Tukwila (17.7% Black), and Kent (12.7% Black).

Renton's Asian Population

27,852 residents of Renton, or 26.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Renton is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Renton ranks 13th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Renton's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Renton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 26.4%.

Renton is more Asian than neighboring Fairwood CDP (King County) (24.2% Asian), Tukwila (23.5% Asian), and Kent (23% Asian). Renton is less Asian than neighboring Bryn Mawr-Skyway (28.4% Asian), and Newcastle (42.1% Asian).

Renton's Hispanic Population

16,450 residents of Renton, or 15.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Renton is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Renton ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Renton's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Renton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 15.6%.

Renton is more Hispanic than neighboring Bryn Mawr-Skyway (9.5% Hispanic), Fairwood CDP (King County) (10.2% Hispanic), and Newcastle (4.5% Hispanic). Renton is less Hispanic than neighboring Tukwila (24% Hispanic), and Kent (16.6% Hispanic).

Renton's Native American/Other Population

1,910 residents of Renton, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Renton is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Renton ranks 328th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Renton's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Renton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Renton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bryn Mawr-Skyway (1.3% Native American/Other), and Fairwood CDP (King County) (0.9% Native American/Other). Renton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newcastle (3% Native American/Other), Tukwila (4.9% Native American/Other), and Kent (3.5% Native American/Other).

Renton's Multiracial Population

8,993 residents of Renton, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Renton is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Renton ranks 200th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Renton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Renton's population has increased from 7.1% to 8.5%.

Renton is more Multiracial than neighboring Tukwila (3.8% Multiracial), and Kent (7.1% Multiracial). Renton is less Multiracial than neighboring Bryn Mawr-Skyway (8.7% Multiracial), Fairwood CDP (King County) (9.4% Multiracial), and Newcastle (9.3% 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.