West Richland

County:: Benton County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 22.115
State:: Washington

West Richland is a city located in Benton County, Washington. West Richland has a 2025 population of 19,834. West Richland is currently growing at a rate of 3.6% annually and its population has increased by 21.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,388 in 2020.

The average household income in West Richland is $132,635 with a poverty rate of 7.21%. The median age in West Richland is 35.5 years: 35.3 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Richland includes 75.74% White, 5.08% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native American

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	12,972	75.74%
Two or more races	2,665	15.56%
Other race	870	5.08%
Asian	385	2.25%
Black or African American	141	0.82%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	72	0.42%
Native American	21	0.12%

West Richland Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Richland's average per capita income is $70,959. Household income levels show a median of $118,056. The poverty rate stands at 7.21%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$139,819	-
Families	$131,152	$146,489
Households	$118,056	$132,635
Non Families	$48,194	$69,012

$70,959

Average Income

$118,056

Median Household Income

7.21%

Poverty Rate