Rainier, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Cowlitz County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,859
Population
456/sq mi density
$62,847
Median Income
$33,306 per capita
$310,200
Home Value
$420,474 Zillow
$866
Median Rent
24.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
104
Violent Crime/100K
2,174 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$62,847 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$310,200 home value, $866/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
104 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,859
Census 2023
Population Density
456
per square mile
Land Area
5.0
square miles (12.8 km²)
Median Age
36.6 yrs
6% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 6.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
86.4%
Black
1.1%
Hispanic
5.2%
Asian
0.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
95.6%
Spanish
3.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.4%
Veterans
9.5%
58% above US avg (6%)
Disability
23.7%
82% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.0%
3% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.0%
28% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.438
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,859 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 456 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.0% |
| Female | 49.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
Language
| English Only | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.4% |
| Veterans | 9.5% |
| Disability | 23.7% |
| Health Insurance | 89.0% |
| Uninsured | 11.0% |
| Broadband Access | 90.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.438 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |