Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

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2024 Population
125,844
2024 Median Age
37
0.804% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
11.6%
1.63% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$85,817
2.03% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$412,300
9.36% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
54,358
0.314% 1-year growth

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24.4% of the households in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.6% of the residents in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA are Paul Mitchell the School-Richland (199 degrees awarded in 2023), Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology (57 degrees), and Pacific Northwest Christian College (1 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA was $412,300, and the homeownership rate was 66.2%.

Most people in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA was 2 cars per household.

United States

Population & Diversity

Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA is home to a population of 126k people, from which 92.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 12.9% of Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (16.3k people).

In 2024, there were 5.89 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (78.7k people) in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.4k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 12.5k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA are Spanish (22,430 households), Arabic (710 households), and Serbo-Croatian (691 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
62,069
Women
50.1%
61,817
Men
49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 123,886 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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Citizenship

92.6%
2024 Citizenship
92.5%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92.6% of Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA was 92.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    78.7k ± 1.54k
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    13.4k ± 1.54k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    12.5k ± 1.74k
27.5%
Hispanic Population
34.6k people

In 2024, there were 5.89 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (78.7k people) in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.4k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 12.5k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

27.5% of the people in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA are hispanic (34.6k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    7,797 ± 2,099 people
  2. India
    772 ± 680 people
  3. Cuba
    621 ± 610 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA was Mexico, the natal country of 7,797 Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA residents, followed by India with 772 and Cuba with 621.

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Foreign-Born Population

12.9%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
16.3k people
13%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
16.2k people

As of 2024, 12.9% of Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA residents (16.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA was 13%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    22,430 households (19.1%)
  2. Arabic
    710 households (0.604%)
  3. Serbo-Croatian
    691 households (0.588%)

24.4% of the households in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA was Spanish. 19.1% of the households in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,230 ± 393
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,593 ± 393
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    928 ± 246

Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA employs 54.4k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA were Construction (5,237 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,066 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,192 people), and the highest paying industries were Nondepository credit & related activities ($223,983), Investigation & security services ($143,391), and Scientific research & development services ($135,050).

Males in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,583. The income inequality in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
24,105
Women
44.3%
30,253
Men
55.7%

The workforce of Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA in 2023 was 54,358 people, with 44.3% woman, and 55.7% men.

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Occupations

54.4k
2023 Value
0.314%
1 Year growth
± 0.314%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 0.314%, from 54.2k employees to 54.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,564 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,536 people), and Other managers (1,429 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

54.4k
2023 Value
0.314%
1 Year growth
± 0.314%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 0.314%, from 54.2k employees to 54.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA, are Construction (5,237 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,066 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,192 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA, though some of these residents may live in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$63,329
Median earning men ± $3,148
$42,550
Median earning women ± $2,384

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($109,010), Public Administration ($94,068), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($85,735).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($82,222), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,273), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,424).

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.558%).

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Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA. Showing the available data for the states of United States.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.558%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.558%).

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Education

In 2023, universities in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA awarded 257 degrees. The student population of Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 142 male students and 303 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA are Hispanic or Latino (118 and 46.5%), White (83 and 32.7%), Two or More Races (42 and 16.5%), and Black or African American (4 and 1.57%).

The largest universities in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are Paul Mitchell the School-Richland (199 and 77.4%), Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology (57 and 22.2%), and Pacific Northwest Christian College (1 and 0.389%).

The most popular majors in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA are General Cosmetology (110 and 42.8%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (46 and 17.9%), and Barbering (40 and 15.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 445 students enrolled in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA, 31.9% men and 68.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 222 records, of which 62.6% were women and 37.4% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Cosmetology
    110 degrees awarded
  2. Barbering
    40 degrees awarded
  3. Master Aesthetician
    17 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA was General Cosmetology with 110 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Paul Mitchell the School-Richland
    199 degrees awarded
  2. Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology
    57 degrees awarded
  3. Pacific Northwest Christian College
    1 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Paul Mitchell the School-Richland with 199 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 38 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA, which is 0.174 times less than the 219 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 118 degrees mean that there were 1.42 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 83 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($11,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($350) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($375) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.29% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.09% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (23.9k), Some college (20.7k), and Bachelors Degree (17.5k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA was $412,300 in 2024, which is 1.24 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $377,000 to $412,300, a 9.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA is 66.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$412,300
Median Property Value 2024
±$8,639
$30,850
Median Property Taxes
±$1,358

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

66.2%
Homeownership
2024
68.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 66.2% of the housing units in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.5%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$85,817
Median Household Income
± $3,969
46.6k
Number of Households
± 1,867

In 2024, the median household income of the 46.6k households in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA grew to $85,817 from the previous year's value of $84,110.

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Wage Distribution

0.452
2023 Wage GINI in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA
0.449
2022 Wage GINI in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA

In 2023, the income inequality in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.657% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (74.8%)
  2. Worked At Home (12.6%)
  3. Carpooled (9.87%)

In 2024, 74.8% of workers in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.6%) and those who carpooled to work (9.87%).

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Commute Time

21.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.21% of the workforce in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA (14.5k out of 124k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

92.1% of the population of Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 46.3% on employee plans, 21% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 0.973% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.85%
Uninsured
46.3%
Employer Coverage
21%
Medicaid
12.3%
Medicare
11.5%
Non-Group
0.973%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA declined by 2.77% from 8.08% to 7.85%.

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