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Redmond, Washington
Redmond, city, in King County, Washington. Redmond had 82,506 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 12.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 73,256 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 77,353 (±55). GEOID 5357535.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
82,506
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 73,256 · ACS 2020-2024: 77,353 ±55
Median household income
$162,560
±$10,119 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$1,167,800
±$37,167 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$2,409
±$48 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Redmond and what county is it in?
Redmond is a city in King County, Washington. It covers 16.6 square miles of land, 4,421 residents per square mile in 2020.
Redmond is in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Redmond, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 82,506 people lived in Redmond on July 1, 2025, up 12.6% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 73,256 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 77,353 (±55).
| Measure | Redmond | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 77,353 ±55 | 2,287,171 | +11,795 |
| Households | 33,100 ±744 | 941,054 | +6,663 |
| Average household size | 2.32 ±0.05 | 2.39 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 35,104 ±726 | 1,003,284 | +7,060 |
Redmond's population since 2000
From 45,256 in 2000 to 82,506 in 2025: up 82.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Redmond as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Redmond?
The median resident of Redmond is 35.0 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 10.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 44.8%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 40.2%. 45.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Redmond | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 ±0.9 | 37.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.9% ±1.2 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.4% ±1.0 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Male | 52.1% ±1.2 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.7% ±1.6 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 44.8% ±2.5 pts | 52.9% | −6.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±1.0 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 40.2% ±2.6 pts | 20.5% | +3.8 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±0.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 45.3% ±2.0 pts | 25.8% | +4.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 49.0% ±2.6 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.0% ±0.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 7.2% ±0.9 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.7% ±1.0 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.4% ±0.6 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 75.3% ±2.5 pts | 56.7% | +3.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 38.6% ±2.4 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.0% ±1.9 pts | 83.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.3% ±1.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Redmond earn?
Half of Redmond's 33,100 households earn less than $162,560 a year (±$10,119), against $124,746 in King County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $162,683 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Redmond | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $162,560 ±$10,119 | $124,746 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $213,179 ±$9,687 | $176,799 | – |
| Per capita income | $92,776 ±$3,917 | $74,100 | +$13,523 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.6% ±1.0 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.0% ±1.5 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.3% ±1.0 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% ±0.6 pts | 98.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.8% ±1.1 pts | 95.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Redmond?
Owners occupy 43.2% of Redmond's occupied homes and renters 56.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,167,800 by its owner (±$37,167). The median renter pays $2,409 a month including utilities, and 27.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Redmond | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,167,800 ±$37,167 | $859,900 | +$302,622 |
| Median gross rent | $2,409 ±$48 | $2,092 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.5% ±3.2 pts | 37.5% | +5.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,798 ±$153 | $3,273 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 43.2% ±1.9 pts | 55.4% | −6.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 56.8% ±1.9 pts | 44.6% | – |
| Housing units | 35,104 ±726 | 1,003,284 | +7,060 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2% ±1.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 36.3% ±1.6 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% ±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.9% ±1.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 22.1% ±1.9 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.6% ±0.8 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.6% ±1.2 pts | 11.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Redmond building?
Builders took permits for 1,278 new housing units in Redmond in 2025 (159 in single-family houses), 15.5 per 1,000 residents against 4.4 across Washington.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Redmond work and get to work?
45.7% of Redmond's workers drive alone and 38.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Redmond | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.3% ±1.8 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% ±0.9 pts | 4.8% | +1.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 45.7% ±2.5 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.7% ±1.1 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.4% ±1.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.8% ±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 38.4% ±2.6 pts | 29.2% | +32.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.1 min ±0.9 | 27.6 min | −2.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Redmond?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Redmond, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $121,371 (Tract 226.05) to $211,797 (Tract 229.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 228.03King County | 8,604 | $175,278 |
| Tract 323.23King County | 6,959 | $210,804 |
| Tract 323.31King County | 6,712 | $149,657 |
| Tract 228.02King County | 6,701 | $168,280 |
| Tract 229.02King County | 6,762 | $211,797 |
| Tract 323.25King County | 6,459 | $121,544 |
| Tract 323.24King County | 6,425 | $194,260 |
| Tract 226.05King County | 7,324 | $121,371 |
| Tract 323.30King County | 5,970 | $155,462 |
| Tract 323.13King County | 7,404 | $145,048 |
| Tract 226.06King County | 6,087 | $165,707 |
| Tract 323.21King County | 6,925 | $250,000 or more |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Redmond) · Census block assignment files
How does Redmond compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Redmond is the 448th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 17th-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Redmond ranks 31st of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 17th | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 31st | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 34th | 394 |
| Median household income | 31st | 387 |
| Per capita income | 15th | 393 |
| Median home value | 12th | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 33rd | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 230th | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th | 382 |
| Median age | 316th | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 380th | 388 |
| Work from home | 15th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 289th | 394 |
Redmond's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Redmond with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Redmond?
4 of the 57 figures for Redmond on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Redmond are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Redmond.