Redmond, Washington Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Redmond, Washington is 75,721 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 17th-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $162,099, the median home value is $1,091,700, and the median age is 35.0.
The population has grown 50.2% since 2010 (54,731 → 82,195).
75,721
Population
4570
People / sq mi
$162,099
Median Income
$1,091,700
Median Home Value
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Redmond covers 16.6 sq mi of land at 4570 people per square mile.
About Redmond, WA
Remote work is unusually prominent in Redmond: 35.0% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. With 75,721 residents, Redmond is a city in Washington. It ranks #17 among cities in Washington by population.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $162,099, above the US median of $78,538. Only 3.7% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $1,091,700, with typical rent around $2,343.
Redmond is among the best-educated US cities: 74.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 35.0% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Redmond — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Redmond city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Redmond city had a population of 54,731 in 2010 and 82,195 in 2024, a 50.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 82,195 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.96%.
82,195
Population (2024)
54,731
Population (2010)
82,195
Peak (2024)
2.96%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 54,731 |
| 2011 | 55,674 |
| 2012 | 56,741 |
| 2013 | 57,606 |
| 2014 | 59,416 |
| 2015 | 60,770 |
| 2016 | 62,794 |
| 2017 | 64,872 |
| 2018 | 67,436 |
| 2019 | 71,929 |
| 2020 | 73,374 |
| 2021 | 74,989 |
| 2022 | 76,503 |
| 2023 | 79,690 |
| 2024 | 82,195 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$162,099
Median Household Income
$89,026
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,091,700
Median Home Value
$2,343
Median Rent
45.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.5%
High School+
74.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
6.1%
Drive Alone
47.8%
Public Transit
35.0%
Work From Home
23.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
27.8%
Foreign Born
52.1%
Non-English at Home
2.9%
Veterans
7.6%
With Disability
96.4%
Health Insurance
98.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 43.0% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 12.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6.0% |
| Information | 5.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 3.4% |
| Construction | 3.4% |
| Retail Trade | 2.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.0% |
| Public Administration | 1.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Redmond, Washington has a population of 75,721 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 17th-largest city in Washington.
The median household income in Redmond, Washington is $162,099, with 3.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Redmond, Washington is $1,091,700, with median monthly rent at $2,343 and a homeownership rate of 45.2%.
The median age in Redmond, Washington is 35.0 years. The population is 52.5% male and 47.5% female.
The population has grown 50.2% since 2010 (54,731 → 82,195).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.