Rainier, OR Demographics

A map of Rainier's Population by Race

Rainier, Oregon has an estimated population of 2,130, a large increase from the 1,911 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.2% White, 5.0% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 1.0% Black, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rainier, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rainier has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rainier, that probability was 25.9% in 2020 and 21.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rainier is ranked the 163rd most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 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). Rainier was ranked the 171st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rainier's White Population

1,879 residents of Rainier, or 88.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rainier is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Rainier ranks 131st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rainier's White population has grown by an estimated 14.7%. White residents' share of Rainier's population has increased from 85.7% to 88.2%.

Rainier is more White than neighboring Kelso (75.4% White), Longview (77.2% White), Beacon Hill (78.3% White), and Longview Heights (74.1% White). Rainier is less White than neighboring Prescott (91.2% White).

Rainier's Black Population

22 residents of Rainier, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rainier is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Rainier ranks 158th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rainier's Black population has grown by an estimated 175.0%. Black residents' share of Rainier's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.0%.

Rainier is more Black than neighboring Prescott (0% Black), Longview (0.6% Black), Beacon Hill (0% Black), and Longview Heights (0% Black). Rainier is less Black than neighboring Kelso (1.9% Black).

Rainier's Asian Population

11 residents of Rainier, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rainier is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Rainier ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rainier's Asian population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. Asian residents' share of Rainier's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Rainier is more Asian than neighboring Prescott (0% Asian), and Beacon Hill (0% Asian). Rainier is less Asian than neighboring Kelso (0.7% Asian), Longview (1.7% Asian), and Longview Heights (2% Asian).

Rainier's Hispanic Population

107 residents of Rainier, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rainier is lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Rainier ranks 325th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rainier's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Rainier's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.0%.

Rainier is more Hispanic than neighboring Prescott (0% Hispanic). Rainier is less Hispanic than neighboring Kelso (10.3% Hispanic), Longview (12.6% Hispanic), Beacon Hill (20.1% Hispanic), and Longview Heights (13.8% Hispanic).

Rainier's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Rainier, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rainier is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Rainier ranks 90th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rainier's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 72.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rainier's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.7%.

Rainier is more Native American/Other than neighboring Prescott (0% Native American/Other), and Beacon Hill (0% Native American/Other). Rainier is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kelso (2.3% Native American/Other), Longview (1.1% Native American/Other), and Longview Heights (4% Native American/Other).

Rainier's Multiracial Population

97 residents of Rainier, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rainier is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Rainier ranks 188th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rainier's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Rainier's population has decreased from 6.1% to 4.6%.

Rainier is more Multiracial than neighboring Beacon Hill (1.6% Multiracial). Rainier is less Multiracial than neighboring Prescott (8.8% Multiracial), Kelso (9.4% Multiracial), Longview (6.8% Multiracial), and Longview Heights (6.2% 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.