Rainier Town, Washington
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1492 people, 530 households, and 411 families residing in the town. The population density was 922.8 people per square mile (356.3/km˛), it is the 279th most densely populated town in the U.S. state of Washington. There were 551 housing units at an average density of 340.1 per square mile (131.31/km˛). The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.17. Age range in the town was well distributed with 30.6% under the age of 18, 7% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males. The median age of the town's population was 34 years, The median age of males and females living in Rainier Town was 33.2 and 35.7 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 1381 White, 8 Black or African American, 27 American Indian, 11 Asian, 4 Native Hawaiian, 49 from two or more races and 12 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $42955, it is the 211th highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Washington. The median income for a family in the town was $44226, making it the 290th highest town by median family income in Washington. The per capita income for the town was $16636, making it the 346th highest town by per capita income in Washington. The median income is $25417, Males had a median income of $31071 versus $16771 for females.
In 2000, 458 pupils and students, of which 250 are male and 208 are female, 30.7% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 38 nursery or pri school, 25 kindergarten, 246 elementary school, 108 high school and 41 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1492 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1468 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1484 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1551 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1559 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1597 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1602 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1613 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1609 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1594 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1645 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 20 | 18 | 38 |
| Kindergarten | 18 | 7 | 25 |
| Elementary school | 135 | 111 | 246 |
| High school | 57 | 51 | 108 |
| College or graduate school | 20 | 21 | 41 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainier town, Washington | $42955 | $44226 | $16636 |
| Thurston County, Washington | $46975 | $55027 | $22415 |
| Washington, United States | $45776 | $53760 | $22973 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |