Kennewick, WA

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2024 Population

85,295

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

35.7

0.279% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

14.3%

2.85% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$73,576

0.973% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$370,700

7.89% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

37,091

1.37% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Kennewick, 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.

91.4% of the residents in Kennewick, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kennewick, WA are Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology (64 degrees awarded in 2024) and Pacific Northwest Christian College (19 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Kennewick, WA was $370,700, and the homeownership rate was 61.3%.

Most people in Kennewick, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Kennewick, WA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Kennewick, WA is home to a population of 85.3k people, from which 91.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 14.1% of Kennewick, WA residents were born outside of the country (12k people).

In 2024, there were 4.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (49.7k people) in Kennewick, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.1k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 10.9k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.4%

2024 Citizenship

91.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 91.4% of Kennewick, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Kennewick, WA was 91.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kennewick, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kennewick, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
49.7k ± 1.59k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
11.1k ± 1.54k
Other (Hispanic)
10.9k ± 1.46k

33%

Hispanic Population

28.2k people

33% of the people in Kennewick, WA are hispanic (28.2k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Kennewick, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
247,954 ± 12,030 people
India
116,227 ± 8,308 people
China
94,449 ± 7,500 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 247,954 Washington residents, followed by India with 116,227 and China with 94,449.

Foreign-Born Population

14.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

12k people

14.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

11.9k people

As of 2024, 14.1% of Kennewick, WA residents (12k 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 Kennewick, WA was 14.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kennewick, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,445 ± 334
Gulf War (2001-)
945 ± 336
Gulf War (1990s)
541 ± 201

Kennewick, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.53 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Kennewick, WA.

Health

91.2% of the population of Kennewick, WA has health coverage, with 42.5% on employee plans, 25.9% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 0.414% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1,202 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,202 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1152 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 186 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.8% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.76%

Uninsured

42.5%

Employer Coverage

25.9%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

0.414%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kennewick, WA grew by 0.0604% from 8.76% to 8.76%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kennewick, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Kennewick, WA employs 37.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Kennewick, WA were Health Care & Social Assistance (5,004 people), Retail Trade (4,867 people), and Construction (3,242 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($114,663), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($82,738), and Information ($80,580).

Employment

Occupations

37.1k

2024 Value

± 1,769

−1.37%

1 Year decline

± 6.84%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kennewick, WA declined at a rate of −1.37%, from 37.6k employees to 37.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kennewick, WA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,031 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,684 people), and Management Occupations (2,897 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kennewick, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

37.1k

2024 Value

± 1,769

−1.37%

1 Year decline

± 6.84%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kennewick, WA declined at a rate of −1.37%, from 37.6k employees to 37.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kennewick, WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,004 people), Retail Trade (4,867 people), and Construction (3,242 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kennewick, WA, though some of these residents may live in Kennewick, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,408

Median earning men ± $4,298

$39,338

Median earning women ± $3,732

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($100,096), Public Administration ($86,481), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($83,631).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($56,125), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,000), and Construction ($50,671).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

Y-Axis

3.62%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.58M people employed in Washington. This represents a 3.62% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kennewick, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (57.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.4%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Kennewick, WA awarded 83 degrees. The student population of Kennewick, WA in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 108 male students and 56 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kennewick, WA are Hispanic or Latino (35 and 42.2%), White (34 and 41%), Two or More Races (8 and 9.64%), and Unknown (2 and 2.41%).

The largest universities in Kennewick, WA by number of degrees awarded are Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology (64 and 77.1%) and Pacific Northwest Christian College (19 and 22.9%).

The most popular majors in Kennewick, WA are Master Aesthetician (19 and 22.9%), Massage Therapy (13 and 15.7%), and General Cosmetology (12 and 14.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 164 students enrolled in Kennewick, WA, 65.9% men and 34.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 73 records, of which 37% were women and 63% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Master Aesthetician
19 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
12 degrees awarded
Hair Styling & Design
9 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Kennewick, WA was Master Aesthetician with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Kennewick, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology
64 degrees awarded
Pacific Northwest Christian College
19 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology with 64 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 19 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kennewick, WA, which is 0.297 times less than the 64 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 35 degrees mean that there were 1.03 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 34 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($11,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($350) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kennewick, WA was $370,700 in 2024, which is 1.11 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $343,600 to $370,700, a 7.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Kennewick, WA is 61.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Kennewick, WA have an average commute time of 21.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kennewick, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$370,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,578

$19,229

Median Property Taxes

±$1,131

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 Kennewick, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kennewick, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.3%

Homeownership

2024

68.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 61.3% of the housing units in Kennewick, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kennewick, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$73,576

Median Household Income

± $3,038

31.4k

Number of Households

± 1,619

In 2024, the median household income of the 31.4k households in Kennewick, WA grew to $73,576 from the previous year's value of $72,867.

The following chart displays the households in Kennewick, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kennewick, WA is from Washington.

0.469

2024 Wage GINI in Washington

0.468

2023 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2024, the income inequality in Washington was 0.469 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0979% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (75.9%)
Carpooled (10.8%)
Worked At Home (9.68%)

In 2024, 75.9% of workers in Kennewick, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.8%) and those who worked at home (9.68%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kennewick, WA have a shorter commute time (21.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.05% of the workforce in Kennewick, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kennewick, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kennewick, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kennewick, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kennewick, WA (12k out of 84.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher 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 < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kennewick, WA is Hispanic, followed by White 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.