Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Richland, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

62,753

Median Agei

36.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.2%45,321

Hispanic/Latino

14.8%9,309

Asian

6.4%3,995

Two or More

4.4%2,765

Black

1%656

Other

0.7%459

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%159

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%89

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%1,265

High School Diploma

14.3%6,080

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%3,006

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%6,028

Associate's Degree

10.2%4,321

Bachelor's Degree

26.1%11,077

Master's Degree

12.8%5,430

Professional Degree

2.6%1,119

Doctorate

5.1%2,141

HS or Higher

95.5%

BA or Higher

46.6%

Graduate+

20.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$436,700

Median Renti

$1,468

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.4%16,250

Renter-Occupied

35.6%8,966

Total Units

26,791

Homeownership

64.4%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%395

$50K–$100K

1.5%244

$100K–$150K

1.7%279

$150K–$200K

3.6%588

$200K–$300K

11.6%1,884

$300K–$500K

44.4%7,209

$500K–$1M

32.3%5,255

$1M+

2.4%396

Rent Distribution

Under $500

229

$500–$750

213

$750–$1,000

571

$1,000–$1,250

1,721

$1,250–$1,500

1,855

$1,500–$2,000

2,740

$2,000+

1,381

Year Built

2020 or later

4.3%1,159

2010–2019

17.5%4,699

2000–2009

17.8%4,763

1990–1999

9.7%2,597

1980–1989

3.5%940

1970–1979

14.8%3,958

1960–1969

8%2,155

1950–1959

6%1,598

1940–1949

16.8%4,509

1939 or earlier

1.5%413

Heating Fuel

Electricity

72.1%18,179

Utility Gas

25.8%6,498

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%178

Solar

0.5%136

Wood

0.5%124

No Fuel

0.3%66

Other

0.1%30

Fuel Oil

0%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$95,813

Mean Household Incomei

$129,063

Per Capita Incomei

$52,563

Poverty Ratei

8.9%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

31,428

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%795

$10K–$15K

1.7%417

$15K–$20K

3.5%875

$20K–$25K

1.5%379

$25K–$30K

2.4%608

$30K–$35K

2.1%541

$35K–$40K

1.9%469

$40K–$45K

1.7%432

$45K–$50K

4.2%1,064

$50K–$60K

5.6%1,408

$60K–$75K

7.9%1,981

$75K–$100K

16.9%4,252

$100K–$125K

10.3%2,590

$125K–$150K

7.9%1,990

$150K–$200K

13.1%3,305

$200K+

16.3%4,110

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,3998.6%

By Region

Top Countries

India

879

China

424

Mexico

423

Korea

289

Canada

281

United Kingdom

235

Philippines

207

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

29,274

Avg. Commutei

20.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

29,647

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,850(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured