Mount Rainier, MD Demographics
What is the population of Mount Rainier?
There are 8,262 residents in Mount Rainier, with a median age of 40.5. Of this, 48.83% are males and 51.17% are females. US-born citizens make up 63.56% of the resident pool in Mount Rainier, while non-US-born citizens account for 17.48%. Additionally, 18.97% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 6,993 people in Mount Rainier currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 8,262 | -0.3% |
| Male Population | 4,034 | -2.2% |
| Female Population | 4,228 | 1.5% |
Male Population 48.83%
Female Population 51.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40.5 | -0.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 5,251 | 1.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,444 | -1.0% |
| Not Citizen | 1,567 | -5.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 63.56%
Citizen not U.S. Born 17.48%
Not Citizen 18.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 16 | -74.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 673 | -8.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 107 | -4.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 336 | -15.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 6,993 | 1.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.2%
Moved from Same County 8.28%
Moved from Same State 1.32%
Moved from Different State 4.14%
Same House as Last Year 86.07%
What are the employment statistics in Mount Rainier?
White-collar workers make up 81.27% of the working population in Mount Rainier, while blue-collar employees account for 18.73%. There are also 344 entrepreneurs in Mount Rainier (6.91% of the workforce); 2,818 workers employed in private companies (56.63%); and 1,208 people working in governmental institutions (24.28%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 4,044 | -3.8% |
| Blue Collar | 932 | 6.6% |
White Collar 81.27%
Blue Collar 18.73%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 344 | -15.3% |
| Private Companies | 2,818 | -4.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,208 | 3.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 606 | 5.9% |
Self Employees 6.91%
Private Companies 56.63%
Governmental Workers 24.28%
Not for Profit Companies 12.18%
How many households are there in Mount Rainier?
There are a total of 4,153 households in Mount Rainier, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 45.61% of these Mount Rainier households, while non-family units account for the remaining 54.39%. Additionally, 21.72% of households have children and 78.28% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 4,153 | -0.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 1,894 | 0.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,259 | -0.7% |
Family Households 45.61%
Non-Family Households 54.39%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 902 | 6.1% |
| Households without Children | 3,251 | -1.9% |
Households with Children 21.72%
Households without Children 78.28%
What are the median and average incomes in Mount Rainier?
The average annual household income in Mount Rainier is $79,364, while the median household income sits at $64,170 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $68,160, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $66,250. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $57,861 and $63,328, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $79,364 | 9.8% |
| Median Household Income | $64,170 | 8.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | -10 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 7,536 | -0.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Mount Rainier?
There are 4,273 housing units in Mount Rainier, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1950. Of the 4,153 occupied housing units in Mount Rainier, 25.45% are owner-occupied, while 74.55% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 77.01% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $507,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,451 per month in Mount Rainier.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 4,273 | -1.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1950 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,521 | -2.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 623 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 620 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 267 | -40.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 395 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 254 | -25.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 349 | 19.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 148 | 117.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 96 | -33.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,153 | -0.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,057 | 0.6% |
| Renter Occupied | $3,096 | -0.5% |
Owner Occupied 25.45%
Renter Occupied 74.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 814 | 2.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 243 | -4.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $507,700 | 20.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $479,100 | 9.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,451 | 4.7% |
With Mortgage 77.01%
Without Mortgage 22.99%
What is the level of education in Mount Rainier?
Approximately 31.36% of the population in Mount Rainier holds a high school degree (that's 2,087 residents), while 20.33% have attained a college certificate (1,423 locals) and 20.05% have a bachelor's degree (1,334 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 687 | 24.0% |
| Some High School | 2,087 | -10.8% |
| Some College | 1,423 | 1.7% |
| Associate Degree | 199 | 11.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,334 | 0.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 994 | 1.5% |
No High School 10.32%
Some High School 31.36%
Some College 20.33%
Associate Degree 2.99%
Bachelor's Degree 20.05%
Graduate Degree 14.94%
What is the marital status of Mount Rainier residents?
A total of 2,739 people in Mount Rainier have never been married (which represents 39.25% of the total population), while 3,274 of them are wedded (46.91%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 177 (2.54%) and 623 (8.93%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,739 | -10.6% |
| Married | 3,274 | 3.4% |
| Separated | 177 | 45.1% |
| Widowed | 343 | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 623 | 623.0% |
Never Married 39.25%
Married 46.91%
Separated 2.54%
Widowed 4.91%
Divorced 8.93%
What are the most common means of transportation in Mount Rainier?
The top three means of transportation people in Mount Rainier use to get to work are: car, subway or elevated and bus or trolley bus. A total of 2,834 residents commute by car, 562 prefer going to work by subway or elevated and 383 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,834 | -5.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 383 | -19.5% |
| Subway or Elevated | 562 | N/A |
| Railroad | 16 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 53 | -28.4% |
| TaxiCab | 55 | 83.3% |
| Walk | 213 | -3.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Mount Rainier by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.