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West Richland

Washington · 19,257 residents (2025 est.) · 22.115 sq mi
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West Richland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,892. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 9,201 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $448,300. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 122%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,586
+110%since 2000
from 8,385 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
795 / sq mi
+66%since 2009
from 478 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
+8%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:19,257 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K7K11K15K19K1990201020202024West Richland
202418K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.8%(1,371)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98%(1,409)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.6%(1,508)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.9%(1,561)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.4%(777)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.6%(2,037)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.7%(2,759)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.4%(2,187)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.1%(1,772)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.5%(1,320)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.6%(640)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(245)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,892
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,272
+101%since 2000
from $22,499 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.8%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
+12%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$448,300
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,590
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $601 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+63%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
68
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(7,595)
Black0.5%(46)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(405)
Asian1.6%(138)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(12,904)
Black0.7%(131)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(2,561)
Asian2.1%(370)
Other9.2%(1,620)
Diversity Score
54
+154%since 2009
from 21 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican12.8%(2,259)
Spaniard0.5%(95)
Argentine0.1%(26)
Chilean0.1%(19)
Ecuadorian0.1%(19)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.6%(99)
Filipino0.5%(87)
Chinese0.4%(73)
Japanese0.2%(39)
Vietnamese0.2%(27)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.3%(54)
Ancestry
German19.6%(3,444)
English12.9%(2,260)
Irish10.5%(1,851)
American5.8%(1,013)
Swedish3.4%(594)
Italian3.1%(552)
French3.1%(538)
Norwegian3%(535)
Scottish2.4%(418)
Dutch1.5%(262)
Polish1.4%(253)
Danish1.4%(249)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.9%(155)
Finnish0.8%(133)
Ukrainian0.7%(119)
Arab0.6%(112)
Romanian0.6%(101)
Portuguese0.5%(90)
Welsh0.5%(87)
British0.5%(82)
Austrian0.4%(77)
Russian0.3%(57)
Canadian0.2%(43)
Swiss0.2%(42)
Croatian0.2%(36)
Greek0.1%(25)
Czech0.1%(19)
Belgian0.1%(14)
Serbian0.1%(10)
Latvian0%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.1%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2017
from 87.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 91.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 6.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.3%(1,997)
Married58.9%(3,762)
Widowed1.6%(99)
Divorced8.3%(527)
Women 15+
Never married24.6%(1,702)
Married58.4%(4,034)
Widowed5.2%(359)
Divorced11.8%(818)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Richland, Washington?

West Richland, Washington has about 17,586 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Richland, Washington?

The typical household in West Richland, Washington earns about $119,892 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Richland, Washington expensive?

In West Richland, Washington, the median home is worth about $448,300, and the typical rent is about $1,590 a month.

How educated are people in West Richland, Washington?

About 39.4% of adults age 25 and over in West Richland, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Richland, Washington?

About 8.5% of people in West Richland, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Richland, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, West Richland, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,663 residents, a change of about 348 percent over that period.

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

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