



Renton, Washington
Renton, WA Profile
Renton, WA, population 50,052 , is located
in Washington's King county,
about 8.9 miles from Bellevue and 10.1 miles from Seattle.
In the 90's the population of Renton has grown by about 20%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Renton has been growing at an annual rate of 2.4 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Renton area were higher than Washington's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Washington average.
Renton Statistics
Renton Gender Information
Males in Renton: 24,886 (50%)
Females in Renton: 25,166 (50%)
As % of Population in Renton
Race Diversity in Renton
White: 68%
African American: 8%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 13%
Other/Mixed: 10%
As % of Population in Renton
Age Diversity in Renton
Median Age in Renton: 34.0 (Males in Renton: 33.2, Females in Renton: 35.0)
Renton Males Under 20: 12%
Renton Females Under 20: 12%
Renton Males 20 to 40: 19%
Renton Females 20 to 40: 18%
Renton Males 40 to 60: 13%
Renton Females 40 to 60: 13%
Renton Males Over 60: 6%
Renton Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Renton
Renton Household Average Size: 2.29 people
Renton Median Household Income: $ 45,820
Renton Median Value of Homes: $ 172,800
Law Enforcement in Renton
Reported crimes in the Renton area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 27
Robbery: 89
Aggravated assault: 162
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 519
Burglary: 642
Larceny-theft: 2,822
Motor vehicle theft: 871
Arson: 20
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 8,069
Renton Location Information
Elevation: 15 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 16.2 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Renton
Bryn Mawr-Skyway 1.4 Miles
Tukwila 2.1 Miles
Riverton-Boulevard Park 3.0 Miles
Newcastle 4.8 Miles
Renton Highlands">East Renton Highlands 4.9 Miles
SeaTac 5.3 Miles
Mercer Island 6.1 Miles
Burien 6.1 Miles
Eastgate 6.4 Miles
Normandy Park 6.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Renton
(Population 100,000+)
Bellevue 8.9 Miles
Seattle 10.1 Miles
Tacoma 19.1 Miles
Vancouver 129.3 Miles
Portland 137.3 Miles
Salem 180.0 Miles
Spokane 223.9 Miles
Eugene 241.0 Miles
Boise 395.3 Miles
Reno 563.1 Miles
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Facts
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Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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