Population 5,404 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rainier
Household size in Rainier
| Period | Rainier | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.94 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.51 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Rainier are large by national standards, averaging 2.94 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.42 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Rainier
| Period | Rainier | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.9 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.1 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 40.1, the median age in Rainier is the same as the national median, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has dropped from 43.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Rainier
| Period | Rainier | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.3% of households in Rainier, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Rainier
Renters in Rainier
| Period | Rainier | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Rainier is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (34.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Rainier
| Period | Rainier | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Rainier: 7.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across Washington. Vacancy is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Rainier
| Period | Rainier | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Rainier has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Rainier
| Period | Rainier | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $991 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,246 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,068 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,757 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$766 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Rainier costs $1,757 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in Washington as a whole ($1,875). Rent has climbed $766 a month since 2006–10, up 77%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Rainier
Bachelor's degrees in Rainier
| Period | Rainier | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Rainier: 24.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Rainier
| Period | Rainier | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.4% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.8% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Rainier is above the national rate: 93.8% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Rainier
| Period | Rainier | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Rainier is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 8.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Rainier compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainier | 2.94 | 40.1 | 8.3% | 13.7% | 7.4% | 1993 | $1,757 | 24.3% | 93.8% | 4.8% |
| Vail | 3.06 | 44.6 | 3.6% | 3.8% | 15.9% | 1995 | $1,659 | 10.3% | 94.0% | 4.4% |
| Yelm | 2.81 | 36.9 | 9.5% | 22.2% | 7.2% | 1999 | $1,622 | 25.8% | 91.6% | 3.3% |
| Kellys Korner | 2.92 | 37.9 | 16.7% | 12.8% | 4.1% | 1989 | $2,313 | 20.1% | 76.5% | 12.0% |
| Tenino | 2.39 | 45.3 | 8.1% | 17.1% | 6.8% | 1992 | $1,391 | 27.3% | 91.1% | 6.5% |
| Nisqually Indian Community | 2.50 | 50.0 | 13.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% | 2003 | $875 | 24.9% | 92.5% | 14.5% |
| Mckenna | 2.97 | 38.1 | 25.5% | 14.4% | 7.4% | 1991 | $1,267 | 19.6% | 92.6% | 5.3% |
| Roy | 2.59 | 45.7 | 10.2% | 11.6% | 6.5% | 1992 | $1,847 | 22.6% | 92.0% | 6.4% |
| Lacey | 2.51 | 39.7 | 10.9% | 38.8% | 5.6% | 1992 | $1,992 | 33.2% | 94.5% | 4.5% |
| Bucoda | 2.89 | 41.5 | 10.2% | 15.1% | 4.1% | 1990 | $1,364 | 24.6% | 90.8% | 4.7% |
| Olympia | 2.50 | 42.0 | 9.6% | 32.2% | 5.6% | 1987 | $1,878 | 45.9% | 95.7% | 5.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Rainier. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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