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.

West Richland, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,586

Median Agei

35.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

73.4%12,904

Hispanic/Latino

14.6%2,561

Two or More

7.7%1,348

Asian

2.1%370

Other

1.1%201

Black

0.7%131

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%54

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%330

High School Diploma

15.7%1,724

Some College (<1 yr)

10.2%1,113

Some College (1+ yr)

11%1,204

Associate's Degree

12.5%1,370

Bachelor's Degree

25.5%2,791

Master's Degree

9.8%1,073

Professional Degree

0.9%96

Doctorate

3.2%353

HS or Higher

91.7%

BA or Higher

39.4%

Graduate+

13.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$448,300

Median Renti

$1,590

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.4%4,914

Renter-Occupied

16.6%976

Total Units

6,244

Homeownership

83.4%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

6%295

$50K–$100K

4.5%221

$100K–$150K

2.1%102

$150K–$200K

2.4%118

$200K–$300K

6.7%327

$300K–$500K

41.4%2,036

$500K–$1M

35.7%1,755

$1M+

1.2%60

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

113

$1,250–$1,500

151

$1,500–$2,000

292

$2,000+

227

Year Built

2020 or later

4.9%304

2010–2019

21.5%1,341

2000–2009

27.7%1,731

1990–1999

18.8%1,176

1980–1989

7%434

1970–1979

13.2%824

1960–1969

2.2%136

1950–1959

3.4%211

1940–1949

1.1%69

1939 or earlier

0.3%18

Heating Fuel

Electricity

84.3%4,964

Utility Gas

13.1%770

No Fuel

0.7%44

Solar

0.6%37

Wood

0.5%30

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%19

Fuel Oil

0.3%16

Other

0.2%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$119,892

Mean Household Incomei

$135,344

Per Capita Incomei

$45,272

Poverty Ratei

8.4%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

8,269

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%223

$10K–$15K

2.1%123

$15K–$20K

1.3%74

$20K–$25K

2.1%123

$25K–$30K

1.5%88

$30K–$35K

1.4%82

$35K–$40K

3.7%219

$40K–$45K

2.4%142

$45K–$50K

2.3%135

$50K–$60K

3.9%227

$60K–$75K

3.8%226

$75K–$100K

12.5%734

$100K–$125K

12.1%713

$125K–$150K

14.8%872

$150K–$200K

13.3%781

$200K+

19.2%1,128

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,2597.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

689

India

United Kingdom

Philippines

Canada

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,733

Avg. Commutei

24.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,860

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,075(8.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.3%Insured

5.7%Uninsured