Kennewick, WA Demographics

A map of Kennewick's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	49,663	49,699	58.2%	59.2%
Hispanic	28,174	25,307	33.0%	30.2%
Multiracial	2,800	3,942	3.3%	4.7%
Black	1,914	1,450	2.2%	1.7%
Asian	1,684	2,308	2.0%	2.8%
Native American/Other	1,060	1,215	1.2%	1.4%

Kennewick, Washington has an estimated population of 85,295, a slight increase from the 83,921 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.2% White, 33.0% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 2.2% Black, 2.0% Asian, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kennewick, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kennewick has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kennewick, that probability was 55.5% in 2020 and 55.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kennewick is ranked the 15th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Kennewick was ranked the 15th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kennewick's White Population

49,663 residents of Kennewick, or 58.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kennewick is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Kennewick ranks 522nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennewick's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Kennewick's population has decreased from 59.2% to 58.2%.

Kennewick is more White than neighboring Pasco (34% White). Kennewick is less White than neighboring West Pasco (67.6% White), Finley (63.2% White), Richland (72.2% White), and Burbank (65.1% White).

Kennewick's Black Population

1,914 residents of Kennewick, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kennewick is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Kennewick ranks 135th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennewick's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.0%. Black residents' share of Kennewick's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.2%.

Kennewick is more Black than neighboring West Pasco (0% Black), Pasco (1.8% Black), Finley (0% Black), Richland (1% Black), and Burbank (0% Black).

Kennewick's Asian Population

1,684 residents of Kennewick, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kennewick is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Kennewick ranks 180th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennewick's Asian population has declined by an estimated 27.0%. Asian residents' share of Kennewick's population has decreased from 2.8% to 2.0%.

Kennewick is more Asian than neighboring West Pasco (0% Asian), Pasco (1.8% Asian), Finley (0% Asian), and Burbank (0.3% Asian). Kennewick is less Asian than neighboring Richland (6.4% Asian).

Kennewick's Hispanic Population

28,174 residents of Kennewick, or 33.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kennewick is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Kennewick ranks 60th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennewick's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Kennewick's population has increased from 30.2% to 33.0%.

Kennewick is more Hispanic than neighboring West Pasco (20.4% Hispanic), Finley (31.5% Hispanic), Richland (14.8% Hispanic), and Burbank (28.5% Hispanic). Kennewick is less Hispanic than neighboring Pasco (58.5% Hispanic).

Kennewick's Native American/Other Population

1,060 residents of Kennewick, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kennewick is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Kennewick ranks 410th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennewick's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 12.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kennewick's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Kennewick is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Pasco (0% Native American/Other), Pasco (0.9% Native American/Other), Finley (0.9% Native American/Other), and Richland (1.1% Native American/Other). Kennewick is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burbank (1.3% Native American/Other).

Kennewick's Multiracial Population

2,800 residents of Kennewick, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kennewick is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Kennewick ranks 487th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennewick's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Kennewick's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.3%.

Kennewick is more Multiracial than neighboring Pasco (3% Multiracial). Kennewick is less Multiracial than neighboring West Pasco (11.9% Multiracial), Finley (4.4% Multiracial), Richland (4.4% Multiracial), and Burbank (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.