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Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick, city, in Benton County, Washington. Kennewick had 88,366 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 83,921 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 85,295 (±55). GEOID 5335275.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
88,366
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 83,921 · ACS 2020-2024: 85,295 ±55
Median household income
$73,576
±$3,038 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$370,700
±$7,578 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,240
±$40 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Kennewick and what county is it in?
Kennewick is a city in Benton County, Washington. It covers 28.5 square miles of land, 2,944 residents per square mile in 2020.
Kennewick is in the Kennewick-Richland, WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Kennewick, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 88,366 people lived in Kennewick on July 1, 2025, up 5.3% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 83,921 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 85,295 (±55).
| Measure | Kennewick | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 85,295 ±55 | 212,905 | +3,816 |
| Households | 31,372 ±717 | 78,046 | +2,031 |
| Average household size | 2.68 ±0.06 | 2.70 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 33,254 ±683 | 83,101 | +2,161 |
Kennewick's population since 2000
From 54,693 in 2000 to 88,366 in 2025: up 61.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Kennewick as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Kennewick?
The median resident of Kennewick is 35.7 years old; 26.1% are under 18 and 16.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 33.0%. 14.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Kennewick | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 ±0.9 | 36.3 | +2.0 |
| Under 18 years | 26.1% ±1.0 pts | 26.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.0% ±0.8 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±1.0 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 33.0% ±1.6 pts | 25.6% | +6.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.2% ±1.9 pts | 64.6% | −6.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±0.6 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±0.5 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±0.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.1% ±1.3 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 28.8% ±1.9 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8% ±0.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 17.0% ±1.5 pts | 15.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.8% ±1.1 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.4% ±1.6 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.2% ±1.9 pts | 33.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.0% ±1.3 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.9% ±1.6 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Kennewick earn?
Half of Kennewick's 31,372 households earn less than $73,576 a year (±$3,038), against $89,874 in Benton County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $73,267 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kennewick | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,576 ±$3,038 | $89,874 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $95,235 ±$4,253 | $113,863 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,776 ±$1,669 | $42,435 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.3% ±1.8 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.7% ±3.6 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.9% ±1.9 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% ±1.1 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.2% ±1.4 pts | 92.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Kennewick?
Owners occupy 61.3% of Kennewick's occupied homes and renters 38.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $370,700 by its owner (±$7,578). The median renter pays $1,240 a month including utilities, and 44.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kennewick | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $370,700 ±$7,578 | $407,800 | +$105,485 |
| Median gross rent | $1,240 ±$40 | $1,306 | +$105 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.4% ±5.1 pts | 39.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,837 ±$69 | $1,993 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.3% ±2.3 pts | 67.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.7% ±2.3 pts | 32.4% | – |
| Housing units | 33,254 ±683 | 83,101 | +2,161 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0% ±1.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.6% ±2.5 pts | 63.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.2% ±1.2 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±0.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.5% ±1.5 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.5% ±0.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.9% ±1.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Kennewick building?
Builders took permits for 530 new housing units in Kennewick in 2025 (364 in single-family houses), 6.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.4 across Washington.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Kennewick work and get to work?
75.9% of Kennewick's workers drive alone and 9.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Kennewick | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.7% ±1.6 pts | 61.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% ±1.2 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.9% ±2.8 pts | 73.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.8% ±2.0 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.7% ±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.7% ±1.5 pts | 12.9% | +6.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.3 min ±1.1 | 22.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Kennewick?
16 census tracts lie mostly in Kennewick, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $29,249 (Tract 112.02) to $117,143 (Tract 115.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 108.15Benton County | 10,246 | $99,667 |
| Tract 111Benton County | 7,089 | $72,500 |
| Tract 108.09Benton County | 6,400 | $81,108 |
| Tract 109.02Benton County | 6,176 | $74,649 |
| Tract 115.06Benton County | 7,515 | $117,143 |
| Tract 110.01Benton County | 6,333 | $66,891 |
| Tract 115.05Benton County | 5,067 | $78,906 |
| Tract 113Benton County | 5,052 | $61,452 |
| Tract 108.16Benton County | 4,721 | $104,853 |
| Tract 110.02Benton County | 4,714 | $57,222 |
| Tract 114.02Benton County | 5,303 | $103,592 |
| Tract 109.01Benton County | 6,114 | $63,002 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Kennewick) · Census block assignment files
How does Kennewick compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Kennewick is the 409th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 14th-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Kennewick ranks 296th of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 14th | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 83rd | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 95th | 394 |
| Median household income | 296th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 292nd | 393 |
| Median home value | 293rd | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 251st | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 70th | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 237th | 382 |
| Median age | 292nd | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 285th | 388 |
| Work from home | 250th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 301st | 394 |
Kennewick's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Kennewick with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Kennewick?
2 of the 57 figures for Kennewick on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Kennewick are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Kennewick.