Renton, WA Demographics
A map of Renton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 42,449 | 39.8% |
Asian | 27,721 | 26.0% |
Hispanic | 16,510 | 15.5% |
Black | 10,585 | 9.9% |
Multiracial | 7,602 | 7.1% |
Native American/Other | 1,918 | 1.8% |
Renton, Washington had a population of 106,785 in 2020. It was 39.8% White, 9.9% Black, 26.0% Asian, 15.5% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 7.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Renton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 639 places in Washington, Renton is the 8th 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).
Renton's White Population
42,449 residents of Renton identify as White, or 39.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Renton considerably less than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Renton is ranked #580 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Renton is more White than neighboring Bryn Mawr-Skyway (25.5% White), Tukwila (28% White), and Kent (37.4% White). Renton is less White than neighboring Fairwood (52% White), and Newcastle (48.5% White).
Renton's Black Population
10,585 residents of Renton identify as Black, or 9.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Renton slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Renton is ranked #16 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Renton is more Black than neighboring Fairwood (7.8% Black), and Newcastle (3.4% Black). Renton is less Black than neighboring Bryn Mawr-Skyway (27.1% Black), Tukwila (18.6% Black), and Kent (12.5% Black).
Renton's Asian Population
27,721 residents of Renton identify as Asian, or 26.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Renton larger than the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Renton is ranked #13 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Renton is more Asian than neighboring Fairwood (21% Asian), and Kent (23.4% Asian). Renton is less Asian than neighboring Bryn Mawr-Skyway (28.1% Asian), Newcastle (34.7% Asian), and Tukwila (26.1% Asian).
Renton's Hispanic Population
16,510 residents of Renton identify as Hispanic, or 15.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Renton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Renton is ranked #132 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Renton is more Hispanic than neighboring Bryn Mawr-Skyway (9.9% Hispanic), Fairwood (9.1% Hispanic), and Newcastle (5.7% Hispanic). Renton is less Hispanic than neighboring Tukwila (18.7% Hispanic), and Kent (16.4% Hispanic).
Renton's Native American/Other Population
1,918 residents of Renton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Renton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Renton is ranked #319 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Renton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Newcastle (0.9% Native American/Other). Renton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bryn Mawr-Skyway (2.1% Native American/Other), Fairwood (2.1% Native American/Other), Tukwila (3.4% Native American/Other), and Kent (3.7% Native American/Other).
Renton's Multiracial Population
7,602 residents of Renton identify as Multiracial, or 7.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Renton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Renton is ranked #197 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Renton is more Multiracial than neighboring Newcastle (6.9% Multiracial), Tukwila (5.2% Multiracial), and Kent (6.5% Multiracial). Renton is less Multiracial than neighboring Bryn Mawr-Skyway (7.3% Multiracial), and Fairwood (8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.