Rainier is a city located in Thurston County Washington. Rainier has a 2024 population of 2,507. Rainier is currently growing at a rate of 1.25% annually and its population has increased by 5.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,383 in 2020.
The average household income in Rainier is $94,699 with a poverty rate of 13.04%. The median age in Rainier is 38.2 years: 38.8 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rainier was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,377 | 87.81% |
| Two or more races | 256 | 9.46% |
| Native American | 33 | 1.22% |
| Asian | 27 | 1% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 856 | 3.16 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Married | 507 | 3.08 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Non Family | 162 | 1.77 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Female | 130 | 3.83 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Male | 57 | 6.28 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
3.08
Average Family Size
3.16
Average Household Size
84.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 210 | 10.95% |
| Associates Degree | 186 | 9.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 212 | 11.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 108 | 5.63% |
| High School Graduate | 657 | 34.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 545 | 28.42% |
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 | 1,696 | 1,510 | 265 |
| 2+ Races | 132 | 132 | 45 |
| Hispanic | 78 | 72 | 32 |
| Native American | 30 | 19 | 6 |
| Asian | 27 | 20 | 0 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 41.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,313 | $66,500 | $87,663 |
| Graduate Degree | $110,625 | $150,125 | $86,667 |
| High School Graduate | $32,802 | $58,250 | $29,844 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $43,158 | $23,700 |
| Overall | $48,203 | $62,552 | $32,305 |
| Some College | $50,724 | $63,173 | $43,750 |
$48,203
Average Earnings
$62,552
Average Male
$32,305
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.75% of Rainier residents speak only English, while 4.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,210 | 239 | 10.81% |
| Multiple | 256 | 96 | 37.5% |
| Hispanic | 146 | 27 | 18.49% |
13.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.6%
Male Poverty Rate
19.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rainier is Multiple, with 37.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rainier is White, with 10.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.52% |
| High School | 14.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.88% |
| Some College | 4.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.1% |
| Female Employed | 13.26% |
| Female Unemployed | 4.26% |
| Male Employed | 0.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,389 | $93,276 |
| Households | $89,659 | $94,699 |
| Married Families | $98,319 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $79,000 | $81,955 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
296
Number of Veterans
288
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 117 |
| First Gulf War | 102 |
| Vietnam | 76 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 73 |
| 55 to 64 | 72 |
| 65 to 74 | 62 |
| 18 to 34 | 57 |
| 75+ | 32 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 270 | 15.04% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 14% |
| Other Race | 5 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
55.6%
Born in Rainier
97.93%
Native Born
2.07%
Foreign Born
0.48%
Non Citizen
1.59%
Naturalized
97.93% of Rainier residents were born in the United States, with 55.6% having been born in Washington. 0.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,662 | 31 | 1.18% |
| 2028 | 2,631 | 31 | 1.19% |
| 2027 | 2,600 | 31 | 1.21% |
| 2026 | 2,569 | 31 | 1.22% |
| 2025 | 2,538 | 31 | 1.24% |
| 2024 | 2,507 | 31 | 1.25% |
| 2023 | 2,476 | 15 | 0.61% |
| 2022 | 2,461 | -25 | -1.01% |
| 2021 | 2,486 | 103 | 4.32% |
| 2020 | 2,383 | 98 | 4.29% |
| 2019 | 2,285 | 96 | 4.39% |
| 2018 | 2,189 | 72 | 3.4% |
| 2017 | 2,117 | 110 | 5.48% |
| 2016 | 2,007 | 30 | 1.52% |
| 2015 | 1,977 | 37 | 1.91% |
| 2014 | 1,940 | 15 | 0.78% |
| 2013 | 1,925 | 38 | 2.01% |
| 2012 | 1,887 | 25 | 1.34% |
| 2011 | 1,862 | 63 | 3.5% |
| 2010 | 1,799 | 0 | 0% |