East Renton Highlands, WA Demographics

A map of East Renton Highlands's Population by Race

East Renton Highlands, Washington had a population of 11,937 in 2020. It was 70.5% White, 1.6% Black, 8.9% Asian, 9.5% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 8.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of East Renton Highlands, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 639 places in Washington, East Renton Highlands is the 113th most populous. 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's White Population

8,416 residents of East Renton Highlands identify as White, or 70.5%. This makes the White share of the population of East Renton Highlands slightly larger than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, East Renton Highlands is ranked #425 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

East Renton Highlands is more White than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (63.3% White), Fairwood (52% White), and Issaquah (58.1% White). East Renton Highlands is less White than neighboring Shadow Lake (80.8% White), and Mirrormont (82.1% White).

East Renton Highlands's Black Population

195 residents of East Renton Highlands identify as Black, or 1.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of East Renton Highlands roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, East Renton Highlands is ranked #140 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

East Renton Highlands is more Black than neighboring Shadow Lake (1.2% Black), and Mirrormont (0.5% Black). East Renton Highlands is less Black than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (3.1% Black), Fairwood (7.8% Black), and Issaquah (1.9% Black).

East Renton Highlands's Asian Population

1,064 residents of East Renton Highlands identify as Asian, or 8.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of East Renton Highlands roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, East Renton Highlands is ranked #71 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

East Renton Highlands is more Asian than neighboring Shadow Lake (3.2% Asian), and Mirrormont (4.4% Asian). East Renton Highlands is less Asian than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (18.9% Asian), Fairwood (21% Asian), and Issaquah (25.8% Asian).

East Renton Highlands's Hispanic Population

1,137 residents of East Renton Highlands identify as Hispanic, or 9.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of East Renton Highlands roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, East Renton Highlands is ranked #242 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

East Renton Highlands is more Hispanic than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (6% Hispanic), Fairwood (9.1% Hispanic), Shadow Lake (6.1% Hispanic), Issaquah (7.1% Hispanic), and Mirrormont (5% Hispanic).

East Renton Highlands's Native American/Other Population

168 residents of East Renton Highlands identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of East Renton Highlands roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, East Renton Highlands is ranked #410 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

East Renton Highlands is more Native American/Other than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (1% Native American/Other), Issaquah (0.9% Native American/Other), and Mirrormont (1.1% Native American/Other). East Renton Highlands is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairwood (2.1% Native American/Other).

East Renton Highlands's Multiracial Population

957 residents of East Renton Highlands identify as Multiracial, or 8.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of East Renton Highlands roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, East Renton Highlands is ranked #105 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

East Renton Highlands is more Multiracial than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (7.7% Multiracial), Shadow Lake (7.2% Multiracial), Issaquah (6.1% Multiracial), and Mirrormont (6.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.