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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 2026 population of 20,036. West Richland is currently growing at a rate of 3.13% annually and its population has increased by 22.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,387 in 2020.

The median household income in West Richland is $119,892 with a poverty rate of 8.47%. The median age in West Richland is 35.5 years: 34.5 years for males, and 36.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.3 males.

20K
Total Population
906
Density (mi²)
608 3.13%
Growth

West Richland Population

West Richland Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202620,0366083.13%
202519,4286083.23%
202418,8207724.28%
202318,0484902.79%
202217,5584432.59%
202117,1158155%
202016,3871,3218.77%
201915,0662101.41%
201814,8562731.87%
201714,5833862.72%
201614,1974393.19%
201513,7583932.94%
201413,3653482.67%
201313,0173292.59%
201212,6882702.17%
201112,4184283.57%
201011,9901791.52%
20008,3854,423111.64%
19903,9621,02434.85%
19802,93800%

Median Age

Overall: 35.5 years
Female: 36.6 years
Male: 34.5 years

West Richland Adults

There are 12,156 adults, (2,205 of whom are seniors) in West Richland.

Sex Ratio

Female: 8,958 (50.9%)
Male: 8,628 (49.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Richland includes 75.37% White, 5.11% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White13,25475.37%
Two or more races2,85716.25%
Other race8995.11%
Asian3702.1%
Black or African American1310.74%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander540.31%
Native American210.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,5098.58%
Other race6983.97%
White3501.99%
Native American40.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White12,90473.38%
Two or more races1,3487.67%
Asian3702.1%
Other race2011.14%
Black or African American1310.74%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander540.31%
Native American170.1%

West Richland Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Richland 's average per capita income is $74,654. Household income levels show a median of $119,892. The poverty rate stands at 8.47%.

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$139,965-
Families$129,675$150,522
Households$119,892$135,344
Non Families$47,708$71,213

$74,654

Average Income

$119,892

Median Household Income

8.47%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)