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Richland, WA

Founded 1905Benton CountyElev. 117 m
Population
61,912
Median home
$401,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
17
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Richland

With about 61,912 residents, Richland is one of Washington's notable places. Richland was founded in 1905 and sits in Benton County. The median age is 36.4 and the median household income is $92,550. Homes carry a median value of $401,800, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (73.6%). Around 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
61,912
Median age
36.4
Median household income
$92,550
Per-capita income
$50,656
Poverty rate
9.3%
High-school grad or higher
96%
Bachelor's degree or higher
46%
Unemployment
5%
Avg. commute
20.3 min
Work from home
14.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White73.6%
Hispanic or Latino14.1%
Black1.3%
Asian5.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts55.9%
Sales & office15.4%
Service13.1%
Production, transportation & material moving8.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.9%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$401,800
Median gross rent
$1,397/mo
Owner-occupied
65.1%
Median year built
1985
Households
24,615
Avg. household size
2.5

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Richland has 17 public schools — 9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading63%
Math50%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Hanford High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Richland High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Rivers Edge High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Twin Rivers Group HomeHighGrades 9–12
Carmichael Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Chief Joseph Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Amon Creek ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Badger Mountain ElementaryElementary
Jason Lee Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Jefferson ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Lewis & Clark Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Marcus Whitman ElementaryElementary
Orchard ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Sacajawea ElementaryElementary

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime32% below national
Richland263
Washington365
United States386
↑ 47% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime33% above national
Richland2,589
Washington2,941
United States1,952
↑ 25% higher than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

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

Richland was founded in 1905 and sits in Benton County. Elevation ~117 m.

Population trend
67K061,91219102024
Map of Richland
Richland, WA
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Hanford B Reactor
Notable people from Richland
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Nearby cities
Kennewick (8 mi)Pasco (8 mi)Walla Walla (48 mi)Moses Lake (58 mi)Yakima (63 mi)Wenatchee (93 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Richland, WA (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Richland, Washington.

Christopher Joseph Torres, 37
Richland · 99354
AKA Christopher Joseph Torres

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

Richland — frequently asked

What is the population of Richland, Washington?
Richland has a population of about 61,912, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Richland?
The median home value in Richland is $401,800, and the median gross rent is $1,397/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Richland safe? What is the crime rate?
Richland Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 263 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Richland 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 Richland?
Richland has 17 public schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Richland?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Richland. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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