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West Richland

Washington · 16,295 residents · 22.115 sq mi
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West Richland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,974. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 94% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $292,500. Households here earn about 34% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,295
+94%since 2000
from 8,385 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
737 / sq mi
+94%since 2000
from 379 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+11%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K7K11K15K19K1990201020202024West Richland
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,974
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,735
+63%since 2000
from $22,499 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$292,500
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,409
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $601 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+48%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(12,512)
Black0.8%(130)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(2,233)
Asian2.1%(340)
Other4%(649)
Diversity Score44.5%(7,250)
Diversity Score
44
+162%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.3%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Richland, Washington?

West Richland, Washington has about 16,295 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Richland, Washington earns about $102,974 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 $292,500, and the typical rent is about $1,409 a month.

How educated are people in West Richland, Washington?

About 42.0% 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 7.0% 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 12,372 residents, a change of about 315 percent over that period.

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