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Richland, Washington
Richland, city, in Benton County, Washington. Richland had 65,258 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 60,560 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 62,753 (±51). GEOID 5358235.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
65,258
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 60,560 · ACS 2020-2024: 62,753 ±51
Median household income
$95,813
±$3,559 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$436,700
±$9,908 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,468
±$53 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Richland and what county is it in?
Richland is a city in Benton County, Washington. It covers 42.5 square miles of land, 1,426 residents per square mile in 2020.
Richland 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 Richland, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 65,258 people lived in Richland on July 1, 2025, up 7.7% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 60,560 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 62,753 (±51).
| Measure | Richland | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 62,753 ±51 | 212,905 | +6,354 |
| Households | 25,216 ±601 | 78,046 | +2,953 |
| Average household size | 2.48 ±0.06 | 2.70 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 26,791 ±637 | 83,101 | +3,209 |
Richland's population since 2000
From 38,708 in 2000 to 65,258 in 2025: up 68.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Richland 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 Richland?
The median resident of Richland is 36.4 years old; 24.0% are under 18 and 16.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.8%. 8.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Richland | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4 ±1.0 | 36.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.0% ±1.0 pts | 26.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.9% ±0.8 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 51.3% ±1.1 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.8% ±1.9 pts | 25.6% | +3.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.2% ±2.1 pts | 64.6% | −5.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.4 pts | 1.6% | −0.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.4% ±0.8 pts | 3.0% | +2.1 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±0.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.6% ±0.9 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.8% ±1.5 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1% ±0.9 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 14.2% ±1.1 pts | 15.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.0% ±0.8 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.5% ±0.7 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 46.6% ±2.4 pts | 33.2% | +3.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.5% ±1.8 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.9% ±1.9 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1% ±0.9 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 Richland earn?
Half of Richland's 25,216 households earn less than $95,813 a year (±$3,559), against $89,874 in Benton County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $95,608 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Richland | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,813 ±$3,559 | $89,874 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $129,063 ±$5,411 | $113,863 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,563 ±$2,287 | $42,435 | +$3,212 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.0% ±1.7 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.5% ±4.6 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.9% ±1.7 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% ±0.8 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.2% ±1.2 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 Richland?
Owners occupy 64.4% of Richland's occupied homes and renters 35.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $436,700 by its owner (±$9,908). The median renter pays $1,468 a month including utilities, and 32.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Richland | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $436,700 ±$9,908 | $407,800 | +$112,412 |
| Median gross rent | $1,468 ±$53 | $1,306 | +$130 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.7% ±4.2 pts | 39.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,108 ±$83 | $1,993 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.4% ±2.6 pts | 67.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.6% ±2.6 pts | 32.4% | – |
| Housing units | 26,791 ±637 | 83,101 | +3,209 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4% ±2.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.0% ±2.3 pts | 63.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% ±0.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.3% ±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 17.5% ±1.7 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.5% ±0.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.2% ±1.0 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 Richland building?
Builders took permits for 777 new housing units in Richland in 2025 (324 in single-family houses), 11.9 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 Richland work and get to work?
73.2% of Richland's workers drive alone and 16.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | Richland | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.3% ±1.5 pts | 61.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% ±0.9 pts | 5.3% | +1.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 73.2% ±2.4 pts | 73.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9% ±1.4 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.3% ±2.0 pts | 12.9% | +11.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.4 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 Richland?
14 census tracts lie mostly in Richland, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $66,629 (Tract 102.04) to $190,750 (Tract 108.19).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 108.17Benton County | 6,666 | $121,820 |
| Tract 103Benton County | 5,868 | $84,368 |
| Tract 102.01Benton County | 6,259 | $111,237 |
| Tract 101Benton County | 5,020 | $114,722 |
| Tract 106Benton County | 4,629 | $71,250 |
| Tract 108.10Benton County | 5,040 | $115,509 |
| Tract 102.03Benton County | 4,348 | $83,148 |
| Tract 108.11Benton County | 6,976 | $162,500 |
| Tract 104Benton County | 3,894 | $88,125 |
| Tract 108.20Benton County | 3,760 | $76,198 |
| Tract 108.18Benton County | 3,617 | $132,257 |
| Tract 105Benton County | 3,106 | $85,268 |
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 Richland) · Census block assignment files
How does Richland compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Richland is the 609th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 21st-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Richland ranks 188th 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 | 21st | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 51st | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 198th | 394 |
| Median household income | 188th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 125th | 393 |
| Median home value | 251st | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 210th | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 153rd | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 83rd | 382 |
| Median age | 277th | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 259th | 388 |
| Work from home | 148th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 320th | 394 |
Richland's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Richland 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 Richland?
3 of the 57 figures for Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland.