Kennewick, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
81,479
Unemployment
6.0%
Poverty
15.5%
Median Home
$215,500
Median Income
$59,533
Median Rent
$922
Kennewick SnackAbility
6
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
2,740
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,259.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
31.59%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kennewick / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,740 | 3,259.1 | 2,975.8 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 253 | 300.9 | 293.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 2 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 49 | 58.3 | 67.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 148 | 176.0 | 179.9 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 2,487 | 2,958.2 | 2,681.9 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 378 | 449.6 | 453.6 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 1,907 | 2,268.3 | 1,907.9 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 202 | 240.3 | 320.5 | 219.9 |
Kennewick, WA Cost Of Living
97
Kennewick's Overall Cost Of Living
Kennewick's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Kennewick | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 116 | 100 | |
| Services | 92 | 108 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 121 | 119 | 100 | |
| Housing | 92 | 135 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 114 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 92 | 89 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 81,479 | 1.6% |
| 2018 | 80,204 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 78,858 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 77,975 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 76,918 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 75,971 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 74,969 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 73,640 | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 72,208 | 2.7% |
| 2010 | 70,341 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kennewick
| Race | Kennewick | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.9% | 68.5% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.8% | 3.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 8.5% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 26.9% | 12.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Kennewick
| Gender | Kennewick | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kennewick for adults over 25
| Education | Kennewick | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 22.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 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% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.1% | 6.9% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.6% | 7.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.7% | 17.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.1% | 13.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.1% | 17.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.5% | 8.4% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.1% | 9.5% | 7.7% |
