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University Place, WA vs Renton, WA

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- Renton is 0% more densely populated than University Place.
- People are 12.0% less likely to be married in Renton.
- The Median Age is 1.3 years younger in Renton.
 University Place, WARenton, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock105,313329,725,481
 Female Population52.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.238.4
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 Population - 201031,108  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock50,052285,036,114
 Population - 199027,701  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock102.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now23.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,491.793.4
 Land Area8.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 University Place, WARenton, WAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 University Place, WARenton, WAUnited States
 White63.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock7.8%12.2%
 Asian10.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.8%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock15.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 University Place, WARenton, WAUnited States
 Married Population54.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock46.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.0%50.2%
 Never Married29.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.4%10.8%
 Widowed5.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.622.60
 Households13,562  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock25,17980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children35.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,802  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.5%  Unlock10.8%
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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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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