Demographics & People — Rainier, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,499 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,400 |
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| Median Age | 36.3 |
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| Total Households | 807 |
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| Family Households | 659 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.1 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1162 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,270 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 13 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 136 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 847 |
| German | 590 |
| Other groups | 476 |
| Irish | 440 |
| English | 256 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 146 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 138 |
| Danish | 88 |
| Scandinavian | 87 |
| European | 81 |
Language
| English Only | 2,231 |
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| Spanish | 64 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,324 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 296 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,012 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 37.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 23.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Rainier, Washington.
