Richland, WA Demographics

A map of Richland's Population by Race

Richland, Washington has an estimated population of 62,753, an increase from the 60,560 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.2% White, 14.8% Hispanic, 6.4% Asian, 4.4% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 1.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Richland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Richland has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Richland, that probability was 43.9% in 2020 and 45.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Richland is ranked the 22nd 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). Richland was ranked the 22nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Richland's White Population

45,321 residents of Richland, or 72.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Richland is higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Richland ranks 399th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richland's White population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Richland's population has decreased from 73.3% to 72.2%.

Richland is more White than neighboring West Pasco (67.6% White), Kennewick (58.2% White), Pasco (34% White), and Benton City (61.4% White). Richland is less White than neighboring West Richland (73.4% White).

Richland's Black Population

656 residents of Richland, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Richland is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Richland ranks 157th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richland's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.7%. Black residents' share of Richland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Richland is more Black than neighboring West Richland (0.7% Black), West Pasco (0% Black), and Benton City (0% Black). Richland is less Black than neighboring Kennewick (2.2% Black), and Pasco (1.8% Black).

Richland's Asian Population

3,995 residents of Richland, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Richland is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Richland ranks 118th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 28.0%. Asian residents' share of Richland's population has increased from 5.2% to 6.4%.

Richland is more Asian than neighboring West Richland (2.1% Asian), West Pasco (0% Asian), Kennewick (2% Asian), Pasco (1.8% Asian), and Benton City (0.2% Asian).

Richland's Hispanic Population

9,309 residents of Richland, or 14.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Richland is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Richland ranks 166th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Richland's population has increased from 13.3% to 14.8%.

Richland is more Hispanic than neighboring West Richland (14.6% Hispanic). Richland is less Hispanic than neighboring West Pasco (20.4% Hispanic), Kennewick (33% Hispanic), Pasco (58.5% Hispanic), and Benton City (33.9% Hispanic).

Richland's Native American/Other Population

707 residents of Richland, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Richland is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Richland ranks 469th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Richland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Richland is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Pasco (0% Native American/Other), and Pasco (0.9% Native American/Other). Richland is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Richland (1.5% Native American/Other), Kennewick (1.2% Native American/Other), and Benton City (2.5% Native American/Other).

Richland's Multiracial Population

2,765 residents of Richland, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Richland is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Richland ranks 401st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Richland's population has decreased from 5.6% to 4.4%.

Richland is more Multiracial than neighboring Kennewick (3.3% Multiracial), Pasco (3% Multiracial), and Benton City (1.9% Multiracial). Richland is less Multiracial than neighboring West Richland (7.7% Multiracial), and West Pasco (11.9% 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.