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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Richland

Washington · 3,923 residents · 22.115 sq mi
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West Richland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,815. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 4,462 residents. Median home value is $67,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,923
−53%vs 2000
vs 8,385 in 2000
1990 – 2025
177 / sq mi
−53%vs 2000
vs 379 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.4
−2%vs 2000
vs 32.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K7K11K15K19K1990201020202024West Richland
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,815
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,322
−36%vs 2000
vs $22,499 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.5%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$67,400
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $111,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$375
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $601 in 2000
US average: $450
72.0%
−15.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.7% in 2000
28.0% rent
1.9
−2%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score17%(1,425)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(3,763)
Black0.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(61)
Asian2%(80)
Other1.6%(61)
Diversity Score13.4%(525)
13
−21%vs 2000
vs 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.9%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
+39%vs 2000
vs 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Richland, Washington?

West Richland, Washington has about 3,923 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in West Richland, Washington earns about $35,815 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 $67,400, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in West Richland, Washington?

About 26.9% 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 7.5% of people in West Richland, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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