Rainier, Washington
Rainier: city in Thurston County, Washington, United States
About
Rainier is a city located in the county of Thurston in the U.S. state of Washington. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,794. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,350 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Rainier
| Population | 2,350 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Washington (United States) |
| County | Thurston County |
| Postal code | 98576 |
| Phone Area Codes | 360 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.8882,-122.6885 |
| Altitude | 1,421 feet / 433, 132 meters |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 14:59:28 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 23.66% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Light Rain Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Rainier is located at 46°53'17"N 122°41'18"W (46.8881500, -122.6884600).
Rainier map
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Weather
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Rainier increased by 23.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,794 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,860 | 3.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,887 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,922 | 1.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,937 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,974 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,001 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,115 | 5.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,189 | 3.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,287 | 4.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,350 | 2.68% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Rainier
1Rainier City Hall
102 Rochester St W, Rainier, WA 98576 View details
Phone: +13604462265 | Website available
People born in Rainier (1)
American boxer Eloy Pérez was born in Rainier
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rainier, WA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 236452 | Saint Martin's University | Lacey (WA) | 98503-7500 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rainier, WA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLW | Centennial Station | 6600 Yelm Highway S.E. | RAIL |
| CTL | Centralia station | 210 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| TAC | Tacoma Dome Station | 1001 Puyallup Avenue | RAIL |
| TUK | Tukwila station | 7301 South 158th St. | RAIL |
| SEA | King Street Station | 303 South Jackson Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Rainier.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rainier Post Office | Rainier (WA) | 98576 |
| Yelm Post Office | Yelm (WA) | 98597 |
| Mckenna Post Office | McKenna (WA) | 98558 |
| Tenin Post Office | Tenino (WA) | 98589 |
| East Olympia Post Office | East Olympia (WA) | 98540 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Rainier, Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 2,021 people.
Other cities in Thurston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Thurston County , WA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lacey | 54,178 | The most populous city in Thurston County, Washington. |
| Olympia | 53,620 | The capital of Washington state. |
| Tumwater | 24,272 | City in Thurston County, Washington, United States |
| Yelm | 9,591 | City in Thurston County, Washington, United States |
| Grand Mound | 2,981 | City in Thurston County, Washington, United States |
| North Yelm | 2,906 | Census designated place |
| Tenino | 1,867 | City in Thurston County, Washington, United States |
| Bucoda | 591 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Rainier distances to largest Washington cities