West Richland, WA Demographics

A map of West Richland's Population by Race

West Richland, Washington has an estimated population of 17,586, an increase from the 16,295 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.4% White, 14.6% Hispanic, 7.7% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Richland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West 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 West Richland, that probability was 38.8% in 2020 and 43.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Richland is ranked the 82nd 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). West Richland was ranked the 87th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Richland's White Population

12,904 residents of West Richland, or 73.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Richland is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. West Richland ranks 344th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Richland's White population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of West Richland's population has decreased from 76.8% to 73.4%.

West Richland is more White than neighboring Benton City (61.4% White), Richland (72.2% White), West Pasco (67.6% White), Kennewick (58.2% White), and Pasco (34% White).

West Richland's Black Population

131 residents of West Richland, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Richland is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. West Richland ranks 257th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Richland's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of West Richland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

West Richland is more Black than neighboring Benton City (0% Black), and West Pasco (0% Black). West Richland is less Black than neighboring Richland (1% Black), Kennewick (2.2% Black), and Pasco (1.8% Black).

West Richland's Asian Population

370 residents of West Richland, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Richland is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. West Richland ranks 218th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Richland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.8%. Asian residents' share of West Richland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

West Richland is more Asian than neighboring Benton City (0.2% Asian), West Pasco (0% Asian), Kennewick (2% Asian), and Pasco (1.8% Asian). West Richland is less Asian than neighboring Richland (6.4% Asian).

West Richland's Hispanic Population

2,561 residents of West Richland, or 14.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Richland is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. West Richland ranks 156th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Richland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.7%. Hispanic residents' share of West Richland's population has increased from 13.7% to 14.6%.

West Richland is less Hispanic than neighboring Benton City (33.9% Hispanic), Richland (14.8% Hispanic), West Pasco (20.4% Hispanic), Kennewick (33% Hispanic), and Pasco (58.5% Hispanic).

West Richland's Native American/Other Population

272 residents of West Richland, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Richland is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. West Richland ranks 485th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Richland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 40.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Richland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

West Richland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Richland (1.1% Native American/Other), West Pasco (0% Native American/Other), Kennewick (1.2% Native American/Other), and Pasco (0.9% Native American/Other). West Richland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Benton City (2.5% Native American/Other).

West Richland's Multiracial Population

1,348 residents of West Richland, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Richland is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Richland ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Richland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 52.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Richland's population has increased from 5.4% to 7.7%.

West Richland is more Multiracial than neighboring Benton City (1.9% Multiracial), Richland (4.4% Multiracial), Kennewick (3.3% Multiracial), and Pasco (3% Multiracial). West Richland is less Multiracial than neighboring 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.