West Richland, WA Demographics
A map of West Richland's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 12,512 | 76.8% |
Hispanic | 2,233 | 13.7% |
Multiracial | 887 | 5.4% |
Asian | 340 | 2.1% |
Native American/Other | 193 | 1.2% |
Black | 130 | 0.8% |
West Richland, Washington had a population of 16,295 in 2020. It was 76.8% White, 0.8% Black, 2.1% Asian, 13.7% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Richland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 639 places in Washington, West Richland is the 87th 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).
West Richland's White Population
12,512 residents of West Richland identify as White, or 76.8%. This makes the White share of the population of West Richland larger than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, West Richland is ranked #344 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Richland is more White than neighboring Benton City (58.6% White), Richland (73.3% White), West Pasco (65.5% White), Kennewick (59.2% White), and Pasco (35.3% White).
West Richland's Black Population
130 residents of West Richland identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Richland roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, West Richland is ranked #243 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Richland is more Black than neighboring Benton City (0.3% Black), and West Pasco (0.3% Black). West Richland is less Black than neighboring Richland (1.4% Black), Kennewick (1.7% Black), and Pasco (1.5% Black).
West Richland's Asian Population
340 residents of West Richland identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Richland slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, West Richland is ranked #217 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Richland is more Asian than neighboring Benton City (0.5% Asian), West Pasco (0.7% Asian), and Pasco (2% Asian). West Richland is less Asian than neighboring Richland (5.2% Asian), and Kennewick (2.8% Asian).
West Richland's Hispanic Population
2,233 residents of West Richland identify as Hispanic, or 13.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Richland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, West Richland is ranked #154 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Richland is more Hispanic than neighboring Richland (13.3% Hispanic). West Richland is less Hispanic than neighboring Benton City (34.8% Hispanic), West Pasco (28.4% Hispanic), Kennewick (30.2% Hispanic), and Pasco (57.5% Hispanic).
West Richland's Native American/Other Population
193 residents of West 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 West 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, West Richland is ranked #466 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Richland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pasco (1% Native American/Other). West Richland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Benton City (1.6% Native American/Other), West Pasco (1.5% Native American/Other), and Kennewick (1.4% Native American/Other).
West Richland's Multiracial Population
887 residents of West Richland identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Richland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, West Richland is ranked #423 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Richland is more Multiracial than neighboring Benton City (4.1% Multiracial), West Pasco (3.5% Multiracial), Kennewick (4.7% Multiracial), and Pasco (2.7% Multiracial). West Richland is less Multiracial than neighboring Richland (5.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.