Richland, WA

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2024 Population

62,753

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2024 Poverty Rate

2.86% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$95,813

3.53% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$436,700

8.69% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

29,647

2.03% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Richland, 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.

96.3% of the residents in Richland, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Richland, WA are Paul Mitchell the School-Richland (210 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Richland, WA was $436,700, and the homeownership rate was 64.4%.

Most people in Richland, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Richland, WA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Richland, WA is home to a population of 62.8k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.57% of Richland, WA residents were born outside of the country (5.38k people).

In 2024, there were 11.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (45.3k people) in Richland, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.69k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.3%

2024 Citizenship

96.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.3% of Richland, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Richland, WA was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Richland, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
45.3k ± 1.32k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
4k ± 503
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
3.69k ± 1.31k

14.8%

Hispanic Population

9.31k people

14.8% of the people in Richland, WA are hispanic (9.31k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Richland, 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

8.57%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

5.38k people

7.78%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.82k people

As of 2024, 8.57% of Richland, WA residents (5.38k 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 Richland, WA was 7.78%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,411 ± 362
Vietnam
1,067 ± 183
Gulf War (1990s)
519 ± 170

Richland, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.32 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Health

95% of the population of Richland, WA has health coverage, with 54% on employee plans, 14.9% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.73% 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, 51.2% were men and 48.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 22.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.2% were men and 48.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.98%

Uninsured

54%

Employer Coverage

14.9%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

1.73%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Richland, WA grew by 3.09% from 4.83% to 4.98%.

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

Economy

The economy of Richland, WA employs 29.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Richland, WA were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,983 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,045 people), and Retail Trade (2,887 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($105,272), Finance & Insurance ($102,500), and Utilities ($98,214).

Employment

Occupations

29.6k

2024 Value

± 1,419

2.03%

1 Year growth

± 6.57%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Richland, WA grew at a rate of 2.03%, from 29.1k employees to 29.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Richland, WA, are Management Occupations (3,883 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,497 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,125 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Richland, 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

29.6k

2024 Value

± 1,419

2.03%

1 Year growth

± 6.57%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Richland, WA grew at a rate of 2.03%, from 29.1k employees to 29.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Richland, WA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,983 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,045 people), and Retail Trade (2,887 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Richland, WA, though some of these residents may live in Richland, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$79,495

Median earning men ± $2,855

$48,451

Median earning women ± $4,259

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($112,596), Public Administration ($104,830), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($104,657).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($96,190), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,135), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($75,240).

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 Richland, 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 Richland, WA awarded 210 degrees. The student population of Richland, WA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 31 male students and 225 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Richland, WA are Hispanic or Latino (98 and 46.7%), White (79 and 37.6%), Two or More Races (19 and 9.05%), and Black or African American (6 and 2.86%).

The largest universities in Richland, WA by number of degrees awarded are Paul Mitchell the School-Richland (210 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Richland, WA are General Cosmetology (72 and 34.3%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (60 and 28.6%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (45 and 21.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 256 students enrolled in Richland, WA, 12.1% men and 87.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 131 records, of which 84% were women and 16% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
60 degrees awarded
Nail Specialist & Manicurist
45 degrees awarded
Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
5 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Richland, WA was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 60 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Richland, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Paul Mitchell the School-Richland

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

210 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Paul Mitchell the School-Richland with 210 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 23 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Richland, WA, which is 0.123 times less than the 187 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 98 degrees mean that there were 1.24 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 79 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Richland, WA was $436,700 in 2024, which is 1.31 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $401,800 to $436,700, a 8.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Richland, WA is 64.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Richland, WA have an average commute time of 20.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Richland, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$436,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$9,908

$16,250

Median Property Taxes

±$896

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

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

Rent vs Own

64.4%

Homeownership

2024

68.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 64.4% of the housing units in Richland, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Richland, 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.

$95,813

Median Household Income

± $3,559

25.2k

Number of Households

± 1,188

In 2024, the median household income of the 25.2k households in Richland, WA grew to $95,813 from the previous year's value of $92,550.

The following chart displays the households in Richland, 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 Richland, 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 (73.2%)
Worked At Home (16.3%)
Carpooled (7.88%)

In 2024, 73.2% of workers in Richland, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.3%) and those who carpooled to work (7.88%).

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

20.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Richland, WA have a shorter commute time (20.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.98% of the workforce in Richland, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Richland, WA (5.6k out of 62.2k 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 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Richland, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.