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Kennewick

Washington · 83,921 residents · 28.504 sq mi
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Kennewick has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,283. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $239,200. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
83,921
+53%since 2000
from 54,693 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,944 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 1,919 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.3
+6%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K51K64K77K90K1990201020202024Kennewick
202485K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,283
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,213 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,240
+50%since 2000
from $20,152 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,200
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$955
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $541 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
38.2% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+49%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(42,720)
Black1.1%(579)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(8,503)
Asian2.1%(1,153)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.4%(22,070)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(49,699)
Black1.7%(1,450)
Hispanic / Latino30.2%(25,307)
Asian2.8%(2,308)
Other3.5%(2,913)
Diversity Score66.4%(55,740)
Diversity Score
66
+65%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.4%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
13.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kennewick, Washington?

Kennewick, Washington has about 83,921 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kennewick, Washington?

The typical household in Kennewick, Washington earns about $62,283 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kennewick, Washington expensive?

In Kennewick, Washington, the median home is worth about $239,200, and the typical rent is about $955 a month.

How educated are people in Kennewick, Washington?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Kennewick, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kennewick, Washington?

About 12.5% of people in Kennewick, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kennewick, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Kennewick, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41,766 residents, a change of about 99 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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