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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Richland

Washington · 8,385 residents · 22.115 sq mi
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West Richland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,750. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 4,462 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $111,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,385
+114%since 1990
from 3,923 in 1990
1990 – 2025
379 / sq mi
+114%since 1990
from 177 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.9
+2%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K7K11K15K19K1990201020202024West Richland
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,750
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,815 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,499
+57%since 1990
from $14,322 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$111,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$601
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $375 in 1990
US average: $602
87.7%
+15.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
12.3% rent
1.9
+2%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(3,763)
Black0.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(61)
Asian2%(80)
Diversity Score13.4%(525)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(7,595)
Black0.5%(46)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(405)
Asian1.6%(138)
Diversity Score17%(1,425)
17
+27%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 26.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 90.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.9%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
−28%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 8,385 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Richland, Washington earns about $57,750 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 $111,000, and the typical rent is about $601 a month.

How educated are people in West Richland, Washington?

About 29.1% 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 4.5% 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 4,462 residents, a change of about 114 percent over that period.

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

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