Kennewick, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Kennewick, Washington Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
82,633
Unemployment
5.5%
Poverty
12.5%
Median Home
$239,200
Median Income
$62,283
Median Rent
$955
Kennewick SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
5
Amenities
9
Education
7
Commute
8.5
Kennewick, WA Crime Report
3,051
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,567.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
52.06%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kennewick / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,051 | 3,567.3 | 3,026.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 215 | 251.4 | 293.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.2 | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 46 | 53.8 | 67.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 130 | 152.0 | 187.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 2,836 | 3,316.0 | 2,732.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 521 | 609.2 | 522.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 2,097 | 2,451.9 | 1,854.2 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 218 | 254.9 | 356.1 | 246.0 |
Kennewick, WA Cost Of Living
101
Kennewick's Overall Cost Of Living
Kennewick's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Kennewick | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 125 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 94 | 136 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 115 | 123 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 91 | 100 | |
Kennewick, WA Photos
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Rankings for Kennewick in Washington
Map Of Kennewick, WA
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Population over time in Kennewick
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 82,633 | 3.0% |
| 2019 | 80,204 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 78,858 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 77,975 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 76,918 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 75,971 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 74,969 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 73,640 | 2.0% |
| 2012 | 72,208 | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 70,341 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kennewick
| Race | Kennewick | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.0% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.8% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 8.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 27.4% | 12.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Kennewick
| Gender | Kennewick | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kennewick for adults over 25
| Education | Kennewick | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 22.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Kennewick, Washington
| Income | Kennewick | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.4% | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.5% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.3% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.6% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.2% | 17.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.8% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.6% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.8% | 8.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.6% | 10.5% | 8.3% |
