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- University Place is 0% more densely populated than Renton.
- People are 13.6% more likely to be married in University Place.
- The Median Age is 1.3 years older in University Place.
 Renton, WAUniversity Place, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,565329,725,481
 Female Population50.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.538.4
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 Population - 201092,372  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock29,933285,036,114
 Population - 199041,688  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock13.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now143.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,147.593.4
 Land Area23.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Renton, WAUniversity Place, WAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Renton, WAUniversity Place, WAUnited States
 White43.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.7%12.2%
 Asian24.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock11.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Renton, WAUniversity Place, WAUnited States
 Married Population48.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock45.5%50.2%
 Never Married36.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.8%10.8%
 Widowed4.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.532.60
 Households40,011  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock8,76080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households14,832  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Renton    5 Reviews

Over 4 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 9 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 University Place    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

University Place is a great supporter of public schools. The community values good education and has no problem supporting funding for schools. This does create higher  More

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