Richland, WA Demographics
A map of Richland's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 44,392 | 73.3% |
Hispanic | 8,030 | 13.3% |
Multiracial | 3,414 | 5.6% |
Asian | 3,122 | 5.2% |
Black | 849 | 1.4% |
Native American/Other | 753 | 1.2% |
Richland, Washington had a population of 60,560 in 2020. It was 73.3% White, 1.4% Black, 5.2% Asian, 13.3% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 5.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Richland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 639 places in Washington, Richland is the 22nd most populous. 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's White Population
44,392 residents of Richland identify as White, or 73.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Richland slightly larger than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Richland is ranked #399 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Richland is more White than neighboring West Pasco (65.5% White), Kennewick (59.2% White), Pasco (35.3% White), and Benton City (58.6% White). Richland is less White than neighboring West Richland (76.8% White).
Richland's Black Population
849 residents of Richland identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Richland roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Richland is ranked #155 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Richland is more Black than neighboring West Richland (0.8% Black), West Pasco (0.3% Black), and Benton City (0.3% Black). Richland is less Black than neighboring Kennewick (1.7% Black), and Pasco (1.5% Black).
Richland's Asian Population
3,122 residents of Richland identify as Asian, or 5.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Richland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Richland is ranked #118 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Richland is more Asian than neighboring West Richland (2.1% Asian), West Pasco (0.7% Asian), Kennewick (2.8% Asian), Pasco (2% Asian), and Benton City (0.5% Asian).
Richland's Hispanic Population
8,030 residents of Richland identify as Hispanic, or 13.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Richland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Richland is ranked #164 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Richland is less Hispanic than neighboring West Richland (13.7% Hispanic), West Pasco (28.4% Hispanic), Kennewick (30.2% Hispanic), Pasco (57.5% Hispanic), and Benton City (34.8% Hispanic).
Richland's Native American/Other Population
753 residents of Richland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Richland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Richland is ranked #466 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Richland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pasco (1% Native American/Other). Richland is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Pasco (1.5% Native American/Other), Kennewick (1.4% Native American/Other), and Benton City (1.6% Native American/Other).
Richland's Multiracial Population
3,414 residents of Richland identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Richland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Richland is ranked #400 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Richland is more Multiracial than neighboring West Richland (5.4% Multiracial), West Pasco (3.5% Multiracial), Kennewick (4.7% Multiracial), Pasco (2.7% Multiracial), and Benton City (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.