West Richland, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Benton County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
17,126
Population
774/sq mi density
$118,056
Median Income
$44,236 per capita
$404,300
Home Value
$494,635 Zillow
$1,577
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
146
Violent Crime/100K
552 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$118,056 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$404,300 home value, $1,577/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
17,126
Census 2023
Population Density
774
per square mile
Land Area
22.1
square miles (57.2 km²)
Median Age
35.5 yrs
9% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 15.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 6.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
75.7%
Black
0.8%
Hispanic
15.1%
Asian
2.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 86.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 12.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
86.2%
Spanish
12.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
8.1%
Veterans
9.1%
52% above US avg (6%)
Disability
10.6%
18% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.1%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.9%
43% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.427
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 17,126 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 774 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 22.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.5% |
| Female | 51.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
Language
| English Only | 86.2% |
| Spanish | 12.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 8.1% |
| Veterans | 9.1% |
| Disability | 10.6% |
| Health Insurance | 95.1% |
| Uninsured | 4.9% |
| Broadband Access | 94.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.427 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |