East Renton Highlands is a CDP located in King County Washington. East Renton Highlands has a 2024 population of 12,236. East Renton Highlands is currently growing at a rate of 0.65% annually but its population has decreased by -2.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,576 in 2020.
The average household income in East Renton Highlands is $164,105 with a poverty rate of 2.86%. The median age in East Renton Highlands is 42.3 years: 42.6 years for males, and 42 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Renton Highlands was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,651 | 79.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,251 | 10.36% |
| Asian | 568 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 390 | 3.23% |
| Black or African American | 138 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 81 | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,266 | 2.82 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Married | 2,834 | 3.18 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Non Family | 929 | 1.27 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Female | 356 | 3.84 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Male | 147 | 3.3 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
88.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 372 | 4.5% |
| Associates Degree | 791 | 9.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,342 | 28.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 870 | 10.54% |
| High School Graduate | 2,185 | 26.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 120 | 1.45% |
| Some College | 1,578 | 19.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,776 | 6,505 | 2,719 |
| 2+ Races | 642 | 634 | 211 |
| Hispanic | 438 | 269 | 127 |
| Asian | 419 | 367 | 149 |
| Other Race | 200 | 54 | 21 |
| Black | 52 | 52 | 23 |
| Native American | 31 | 31 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 44.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $109,397 | $127,015 | $76,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $111,607 | $147,083 | $102,589 |
| High School Graduate | $40,400 | $42,300 | $39,050 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,250 | $0 | $23,864 |
| Overall | $71,455 | $90,885 | $56,046 |
| Some College | $68,750 | $105,278 | $35,234 |
$71,455
Average Earnings
$90,885
Average Male
$56,046
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.98% of East Renton Highlands residents speak only English, while 11.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,387 | 290 | 3.09% |
| Asian | 568 | 44 | 7.75% |
| Multiple | 1,217 | 10 | 0.82% |
2.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.18%
Male Poverty Rate
3.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Renton Highlands is Asian, with 7.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Renton Highlands is Multiple, with 0.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.04% |
| High School | 6.82% |
| Some College | 0.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.07% |
| Female Unemployed | 2.25% |
| Male Employed | 2.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $163,424 | $183,235 |
| Households | $132,554 | $164,105 |
| Married Families | $183,298 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,679 | $83,499 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.9%
Male Marriage Rate
60.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
778
Number of Veterans
690
Male Veterans
88
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 309 |
| Second Gulf War | 169 |
| First Gulf War | 132 |
| Korea | 38 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 310 |
| 75+ | 165 |
| 55 to 64 | 116 |
| 35 to 54 | 114 |
| 18 to 34 | 73 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 700 | 9.16% |
| 2+ Races | 78 | 11.29% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 6.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.85%
Born in East Renton Highlands
93.05%
Native Born
6.95%
Foreign Born
2.98%
Non Citizen
3.97%
Naturalized
93.05% of East Renton Highlands residents were born in the United States, with 55.85% having been born in Washington. 2.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,236 | 79 | 0.65% |
| 2023 | 12,157 | 78 | 0.65% |
| 2022 | 12,079 | -313 | -2.53% |
| 2021 | 12,392 | -184 | -1.46% |
| 2020 | 12,576 | 734 | 6.2% |
| 2019 | 11,842 | 97 | 0.83% |
| 2018 | 11,745 | 344 | 3.02% |
| 2017 | 11,401 | -148 | -1.28% |
| 2016 | 11,549 | 457 | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 11,092 | -582 | -4.99% |
| 2014 | 11,674 | -966 | -7.64% |
| 2013 | 12,640 | 13 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 12,627 | 540 | 4.47% |
| 2011 | 12,087 | 947 | 8.5% |
| 2010 | 11,140 | 0 | 0% |