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West Richland

Washington · 11,811 residents · 22.115 sq mi
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West Richland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,117. Population has grown 41% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $178,900. Households here earn about 33% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,811
+41%since 2000
from 8,385 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
534 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 379 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.4
+8%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K7K11K15K19K1990201020202024West Richland
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,117
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,830
+33%since 2000
from $22,499 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $601 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
13.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+22%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(10,209)
Black0.8%(93)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(844)
Asian1.9%(224)
Other2.8%(329)
Diversity Score29%(3,425)
Diversity Score
29
+71%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.3%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.6%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Richland, Washington?

West Richland, Washington has about 11,811 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Richland, Washington earns about $76,117 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 $178,900, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in West Richland, Washington?

About 33.3% 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 11.4% 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 7,888 residents, a change of about 201 percent over that period.

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

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