Benton County Summary

Life in Benton County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Benton County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Benton County:

  • The population in Benton County is 207,560.

  • The median home value in Benton County is $427,351.

  • The median income in Benton County is $83,778.

  • The median rent in Benton County is $1,166.

  • The unemployment rate in Benton County is 4.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Benton County is 10.5%.

  • The average high in Benton County is 74.7° and there are 20.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Benton County

List Of Cities & Towns in Benton County

Kennewick, WA Population 83,823

Richland, WA Population 60,867

West Richland, WA Population 16,547

Prosser, WA Population 6,138

Finley, WA Population 5,848

Benton City, WA Population 3,498

Map Of Benton County

Benton County, WA Weather

  • The average high in Benton County is 74.7°.

  • There are 73.0 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 20.8 inches of rain each year with 3.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:10 hours of sun each day in Benton County.

StatBenton County
Mean High74.7
Nice Days73.0
Rainfall20.8
Snowfall3.0
Sunny_hours6:10
74.7°
Average High
20.8
Inches of Rain

Benton County Photos

Benton City Washington   Looking South Through Main Street   July
Source: Wikipedia User Williamborg | CC BY-SA 3.0
Kennewick Cable Bridge Vietnam Memorial
Source: Public Domain
Kennewick Cablebridge
Source: Public Domain
Kennewickc Wa Wtc Memorial Monument
Source: Wikipedia User AWSUcoug | CC BY-SA 3.0
Clover Island Lighthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Brian Gomez | CC BY-SA 3.0
Richland Pasco Kennewick
Source: Public Domain

Benton County Demographics

Population over time in Benton County

The current population in Benton County is 207,560. The population has increased 3.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 204,551 1.9%
2021 200,715 1.6%
2020 197,518 -

Gender in Benton County

  • Benton County is 49.6% female with 102,928 female residents.

  • Benton County is 50.4% male with 104,631 male residents.

Female
49.6% (102,928)
Male
50.4% (104,631)
Gender Benton County WA USA
Female 49.6% 49.6% 50.4%
Male 50.4% 50.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Benton County

Benton County is:

  • 67.4% White with 139,935 White residents.

  • 1.6% African American with 3,299 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 975 American Indian residents.

  • 3.0% Asian with 6,250 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 422 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 910 Other residents.

  • 3.3% Two Or More with 6,945 Two Or More residents.

  • 23.5% Hispanic with 48,824 Hispanic residents.

White
67.4% (139,935)
African American
1.6% (3,299)
American Indian
0.5% (975)
Asian
3.0% (6,250)
Hawaiian
0.2% (422)
Other
0.4% (910)
Two Or More
3.3% (6,945)
Hispanic
23.5% (48,824)

Table: Benton County By Race

Race Benton County WA USA
White 67.4% 65.5% 58.9%
African American 1.6% 3.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.5% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 3.0% 9.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.3% 6.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 23.5% 13.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Benton County, Washington

  • 3.0% of households in Benton County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.8% of households in Benton County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Benton County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Benton County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Benton County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.3% of households in Benton County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Benton County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.6% of households in Benton County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.6% of households in Benton County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Benton County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.0% (6,201)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.8% (5,830)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.8% (12,017)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.8% (14,079)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.1% (20,973)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.3% (33,755)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.7% (30,597)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.6% (38,634)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.6% (22,017)
$200,000 or more
11.3% (23,452)
Income Benton County WA USA
Less than $10,000 3.0% 3.7% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.8% 2.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.8% 5.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.8% 5.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.1% 9.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.3% 15.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.7% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.6% 19.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.6% 10.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 11.3% 15.4% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Benton County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Benton County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Benton County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 23.0% of adults in Benton County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Benton County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Benton County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Benton County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Benton County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Benton County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Benton County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (8,302)
9-12th Grade
5% (10,378)
High School / GED
23% (47,738)
Some College
24% (49,814)
Associate's Degree
11% (22,831)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (41,512)
Master's Degree
9% (18,680)
Professional Degree
2% (4,151)
Doctorate Degree
2% (4,151)
Education Benton County WA USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 23% 22% 26%
Some College 24% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 23% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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