Home › Washington › Renton

Renton, Washington

Located in King County, Washington, Renton was established in 1875. Every Boeing 737 in the world is built in Renton — over 11,000 and counting. Boeing's Renton factory produced B-29 Superfortress bombers in WWII.
Trending in Renton
Latest updates coming soon
2 hours ago
More local news on the way
5 hours ago
Founded 1875 | Population 109,000 | Peak 109,000 (2024) | County King County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Renton, Washington

undefined
1875 Coal Mining Town: Mining settlement south of Seattle.
undefined
1941 Boeing Factory Opens: Boeing builds B-29 bombers in WWII; later 737 production.
undefined
2000 Boeing 737 Production: World's most-produced commercial jet built here.
undefined
2020 Tech Diversification: Beyond Boeing; tech companies establish offices.
🧠
How Well Do You Know Renton?
5 questions • 2 minutes
Take the Quiz →

Latest News in Renton

Aug 7, 2026
Video Of Trump Exiting Marine One Has Everyone Saying The Same Thing
President Donald Trump is facing renewed scrutiny over his golf game after claiming another championship victory at his New Jersey…
Aug 7, 2026
Video Of Trump On Marine One Turns Heads After People Spot Glaring Detail
President Donald Trump once again found himself at the center of a social media debate over his eating and drinking habits after c…
Aug 7, 2026
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Vegas Wedding Included One Unexpected Fashion Choice
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is officially married after exchanging vows with longtime fiancé Brian Glenn during a ceremony…
Aug 2, 2026
Lara Trump’s Choice of Funeral Attire Ignites Social Media Discussion
Lara Trump drew attention during the funeral service for late Sen. Lindsey Graham on Tuesday after appearing in a black dress that…
Jun 24, 2026
Trump’s Reaction To UFC Fighter Who Called Michelle Obama A Man Turns Heads After People Spot Glaring Detail
A post-fight moment at UFC Freedom 250 quickly became one of the most talked-about incidents of the night after a heavyweight figh…
May 29, 2026
White House Official Reveals Trump Has A “If I Die” Letter Stashed In The Resolute Desk
President Donald Trump has reportedly prepared detailed contingency instructions for Vice President JD Vance in the event a foreig…

Complete Historical Timeline

1875 Industry
Coal Mining Town
1941 Industry
Boeing Factory Opens
2000 Industry
Boeing 737 Production
2020 Business
Tech Diversification

Did You Know?

1
Every Boeing 737 in the world is built in Renton — over 11,000 and counting.
2
Boeing's Renton factory produced B-29 Superfortress bombers in WWII.
3
The 737 is the most-produced commercial jet in aviation history.
4
Renton is located in King County, Washington.
5
Renton was founded in 1875.

Famous People from Renton, Washington

GS
George Stigler
Economist · Born Jan 17, 1911 · Died Dec 1, 1991 (age 80)
ZL
Zach LaVine
Basketball Player · Born Mar 10, 1995 · Age 30
ER
Emily Rose
Actor, Voice Actor · Born Feb 2, 1981 · Age 45
SK
Sean Kinney
Drummer · Born May 27, 1966 · Age 59
RM
Ryan Malgarini
Actor, Television Actor · Born Jun 12, 1992 · Age 33

Other Cities in Washington

View all Washington cities →
S
Seattle
Pop. 737,015
T
Tacoma
Pop. 232,425
S
Spokane
Pop. 231,311
V
Vancouver
Pop. 202,846
B
Bellevue
Pop. 155,672
K
Kent
Pop. 136,588
See something that needs correcting?
We take accuracy seriously. Help us keep Renton's history right.