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Renton, WA vs Bellingham, WA

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- Bellingham is 0% more densely populated than Renton.
- People are 19.4% less likely to be married in Bellingham.
- The Median Age is 2.7 years younger in Bellingham.
 Renton, WABellingham, WAUnited States
 Population105,31390,545329,725,481
 Female Population50.0%51.5%50.5%
 Male Population50.0%48.5%49.5%
 Median Age36.233.538.4
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 Population - 201092,37281,705309,327,143
 Population - 200050,05267,171285,036,114
 Population - 199041,68852,179251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now102.8%39.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now143.5%80.1%30.8%
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 Population Density4,491.73,269.193.4
 Land Area23.427.73,531,905.4
 Water Area0.22.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Renton, WABellingham, WAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.5%3.4%5.9%
 Age 5 to 95.9%4.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%3.6%6.6%
 Age 15 to 172.9%2.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.7%9.6%4.0%
 Age 21 to 245.3%13.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.3%15.7%13.8%
 Age 35 to 4415.4%11.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.5%9.8%12.6%
 Age 55 to 595.4%4.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.8%5.8%6.3%
 Age 65 to 747.2%9.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%4.5%4.5%
 Age 85 and over1.7%1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Renton, WABellingham, WAUnited States
 White43.2%77.4%59.4%
 Black7.8%1.3%12.2%
 Asian24.2%5.7%5.6%
 Native American0.3%0.8%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%0.2%0.2%
 Other0.4%0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.8%5.1%3.2%
 Hispanic15.6%9.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Renton, WABellingham, WAUnited States
 Married Population48.0%38.7%49.8%
     Currently Married46.1%37.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%1.1%1.8%
 Single Population52.0%61.3%50.2%
 Never Married36.2%47.0%33.8%
 Divorced11.4%10.4%10.8%
 Widowed4.5%3.9%5.6%
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 Household Size2.622.182.60
 Households40,01139,496124,010,992
 Family Households25,17918,06280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.1%25.9%30.5%
     Married couple, no children37.1%51.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households14,83221,43443,255,233
     Single householder, w/children17.6%13.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.3%9.3%10.8%
Reviews for Renton    5 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

If you are looking for clean air, country atmosphere, friendly and cordial neighbors, and the charm of old, soothing and patriotic America, this is your best  More

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Over 8 years ago

We have 2 kids at RCS and they are receiving a fantastic education in an environment that is welcoming to all. They do teach from a biblical point of view so the moral  More

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Living in Renton has so many positive things. There are many smaller communities, each having a slightly different climate. You have good schools, recreation, employment  More

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Reviews for Bellingham    58 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After  More

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Over 3 years ago

From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people  More

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If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing,  More

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