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Kennewick, WA

Founded 1904Benton CountyElev. 124 m
Population
84,389
Median home
$343,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
35
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Kennewick

Kennewick is home to roughly 84,389 residents. Kennewick was founded in 1904 and sits in Benton County. The median age is 35.8 and the median household income is $72,867. Homes carry a median value of $343,600, and about 63% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (59.6%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
84,389
Median age
35.8
Median household income
$72,867
Per-capita income
$35,662
Poverty rate
13.9%
High-school grad or higher
86.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
Unemployment
4.9%
Avg. commute
21.1 min
Work from home
8.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White59.6%
Hispanic or Latino31.8%
Black2%
Asian1.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32.8%
Sales & office20.7%
Service18.4%
Production, transportation & material moving15.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$343,600
Median gross rent
$1,199/mo
Owner-occupied
62.8%
Median year built
1980
Households
31,015
Avg. household size
2.68

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Kennewick has 35 public schools — 17 elementary, 6 middle, 10 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 8 schools
Reading52%
Math34%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Benton County JailHighGrades 9–12
Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice CenterHighGrades 6–12
Endeavor High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Kamiakin High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Kennewick High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Legacy High SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Phoenix High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
River View High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Southridge High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Tri-Tech Skills CenterHighGrades 9–12
Chinook Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Desert Hills Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Finley Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Highlands Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime13% above national
Kennewick435
Washington365
United States386
↑ 42% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime89% above national
Kennewick3,685
Washington2,941
United States1,952
↑ 23% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Kennewick Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Kennewick.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Benton County
Ice stormRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Kennewick is in Benton County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Kennewick was founded in 1904 and sits in Benton County. Elevation ~124 m.

Population trend
91K084,38919002024
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Kennewick, WA (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Kennewick, Washington.

Joseph Michael Greenough, 25
Kennewick · 99337
Matthew Thomas Johnson, 44
Kennewick · Benton County · 99337
AKA Matthew T Johnson
John Garcia, 62
Kennewick · 99336
AKA Danny Backman, Danny L Backman

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Kennewick — frequently asked

What is the population of Kennewick, Washington?
Kennewick has a population of about 84,389, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Kennewick?
The median home value in Kennewick is $343,600, and the median gross rent is $1,199/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Kennewick safe? What is the crime rate?
Kennewick Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 435 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Kennewick face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Benton County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Kennewick?
Kennewick has 35 public schools (17 elementary, 6 middle, 10 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Kennewick?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Kennewick. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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