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Richland

Washington · 48,058 residents · 39.868 sq mi
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Richland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,502. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $189,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,058
+24%since 2000
from 38,708 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,205 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 971 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+5%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K38K48K57K66K1990201020202024Richland
202463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,502
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,092 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,823
+33%since 2000
from $25,494 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $619 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.6%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+25%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83%(39,886)
Black1.3%(640)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(3,728)
Asian4.7%(2,255)
Other2.9%(1,390)
Diversity Score37.2%(17,859)
Diversity Score
37
+55%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.3%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland, Washington?

Richland, Washington has about 48,058 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richland, Washington?

The typical household in Richland, Washington earns about $65,502 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 $189,100, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Richland, Washington?

About 39.5% 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 9.2% 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 15,704 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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