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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Kennewick Metro

Kennewick-Richland, WA · 2 counties · 303,622 residents · 2,941.724 sq mi
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Kennewick has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,408. The metro area has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $245,918. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
303,622
+58%since 2000
from 191,822 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
103 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 65 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
+6%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
134K182K231K279K328K1990201020202024Kennewick
2024312K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,408
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,972 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,607
+60%since 2000
from $19,798 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,918
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,084 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$991
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
32.0% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+47%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(139,927)
Black1.2%(2,347)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(40,838)
Asian2%(3,871)
Other0%
Diversity Score49%(93,921)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic57%(172,943)
Black1.4%(4,224)
Hispanic / Latino33.5%(101,784)
Asian2.6%(8,040)
Other3.6%(10,788)
Diversity Score68%(206,319)
Segregation Score36.6%(111,113)
Diversity Score
68
+39%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

KennewickCENTRAL88,366RichlandCENTRAL65,258
What's inside

2 component counties

Benton CountyCENTRAL221,722Franklin CountyCENTRAL102,612
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kennewick-Richland, WA?

Kennewick-Richland, WA has about 303,622 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kennewick-Richland, WA?

The typical household in Kennewick-Richland, WA earns about $70,408 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kennewick-Richland, WA expensive?

In Kennewick-Richland, WA, the median home is worth about $245,918, and the typical rent is about $991 a month.

How educated are people in Kennewick-Richland, WA?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Kennewick-Richland, WA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kennewick-Richland, WA?

About 11.5% of people in Kennewick-Richland, WA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kennewick-Richland, WA grown since 1990?

Yes, Kennewick-Richland, WA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 153,589 residents, a change of about 102 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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