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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 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.

19.8K
Total Population
897
Density (mi²)
689 3.6%
Growth

West Richland Population

West Richland Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

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

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White12,97275.74%
Two or more races2,66515.56%
Other race8705.08%
Asian3852.25%
Black or African American1410.82%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander720.42%
Native American210.12%

West Richland Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

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

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)