Demographics & People — West Richland, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,126 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~18,700 |
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| Median Age | 35.5 |
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| Total Households | 5,722 |
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| Family Households | 4,497 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.99 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3227 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,972 |
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| Black or African American | 141 |
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| Asian | 385 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,581 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 4,260 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,490 |
| German | 3,255 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,415 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,128 |
| English | 1,795 |
| Irish | 1,668 |
| American | 1,171 |
| Norwegian | 745 |
| European | 663 |
Language
| English Only | 13,691 |
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| Spanish | 1,631 |
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| Population 5+ | 15,885 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,035 |
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| Population 18+ | 11,037 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for West Richland, Washington.
