West Richland City, Washington

West Richland City is one of the city of Benton County, Washington, located towards the Western Region (Pacific) of United States. According to the latest population census dating back to 2000, the West Richland City is home to 8385 inhabitants. The city's estimated population as of July 2008 was 10857, making it Washington's 120th largest. Its area is just over 21.81 square miles (56.49 sq km), of which, 21.72 square miles (56.25 sq km) of it is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 sq km) of it is water, it is the 24th largest by area in the U.S. state of Washington.

As of the census of 2000, there were 8385 people, 2937 households, and 2306 families residing in the city. The population density was 386.1 people per square mile (149.07/kmē), making its Washington's 121st least densely populated city. There were 3092 housing units at an average density of 142.4 per square mile (54.98/kmē). The average household size was 2.85 people, and the average family size was 3.24 people. Age range in the city was well distributed with 32.7% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.9 males. The median age was 32.9 years, The median age of males was 33.1 years, for females the median age was 32.6 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 93.18% White, 0.56% Black or African American, 0.5% American Indian, 1.65% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, 2.23% from two or more races and 1.86% Other races.

West Richland city Washington Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
West Richland city Washington School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
West Richland City Washington GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the city was $57750, it is the 102nd wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $61813, making its Washington's 105th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $22499, it is the 138th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income is $28719, The median income for males was $41841, compared to $16837 for females.

In 2000, 2441 pupils and students, of which 46.87% are male and 53.13% are female, 29.11% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 9.05% nursery or pri school, 5.78% kindergarten, 50.59% elementary school, 18.6% high school and 15.98% College graduate school.

YearPopulation
April 2000 census8385
April 2000 Estimate8401
July 2000 Estimate8466
July 2001 Estimate8731
July 2002 Estimate9044
July 2003 Estimate9234
July 2004 Estimate9420
July 2005 Estimate9796
July 2006 Estimate10061
July 2007 Estimate10367
July 2008 Estimate10857
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school80141221
Kindergarten9843141
Elementary school6415941235
High school187267454
College or graduate school138252390
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
West Richland city, Washington$57750$61813$22499
Benton County, Washington$47044$54146$21301
Washington, United States$45776$53760$22973
United States$41994$50046$21587