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Richland

Washington · 65,258 residents (2025 est.) · 39.868 sq mi
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Richland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,813. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $436,700. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62,753
+62%since 2000
from 38,708 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,574 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 971 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
−3%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:65,258 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
29K38K48K57K66K1990201020202024Richland
202463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,813
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,092 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,563
+106%since 2000
from $25,494 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.4%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
+4%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$436,700
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,468
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $619 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
35.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+97%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(33,746)
Black1.3%(505)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(1,826)
Asian4%(1,561)
Other0%
Diversity Score24%(9,283)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(45,321)
Black1%(656)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(9,309)
Asian6.4%(3,995)
Other5.5%(3,472)
Diversity Score56.1%(35,234)
Diversity Score
56
+134%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+70%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.9%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2012
from 10.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2017
from 86.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 87.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 5.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland, Washington?

Richland, Washington has about 62,753 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richland, Washington?

The typical household in Richland, Washington earns about $95,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richland, Washington expensive?

In Richland, Washington, the median home is worth about $436,700, and the typical rent is about $1,468 a month.

How educated are people in Richland, Washington?

About 46.6% of adults age 25 and over in Richland, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richland, Washington?

About 9.0% of people in Richland, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richland, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Richland, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30,399 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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