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Crime in Kennewick summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Kennewick. Key points include:
There were 3,275 total crimes in Kennewick in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Kennewick is 3,828.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Kennewick is 367.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Kennewick is 3,461.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Kennewick is 80.63% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Kennewick Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kennewick / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,275 | 3,828.0 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 314 | 367.0 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 72 | 84.2 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 195 | 227.9 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,961 | 3,461.0 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 303 | 354.2 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,084 | 2,435.9 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 574 | 670.9 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Kennewick summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Kennewick. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Kennewick is 116 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Kennewick is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Kennewick is $430,870.
The median income in Kennewick is $73,576.
Kennewick's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Kennewick Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Kennewick | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 112 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 120 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 106 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 115 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 115 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Kennewick, WA Weather
The average high in Kennewick is 65.1° and the average low is 41.5°.
There are 29.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 8.1 inches of precipitation each year with 2.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Kennewick |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 29.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 8.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Kennewick Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Kennewick
The current population in Kennewick is 85,295. The population has increased 21.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 85,295 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 84,389 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 83,823 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 83,082 | 0.5% |
| 2020 | 82,633 | 1.4% |
| 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
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Kennewick is:
58.2% White with 49,663 White residents.
2.2% African American with 1,914 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 442 American Indian residents.
2.0% Asian with 1,684 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 203 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 415 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 2,800 Two Or More residents.
33.0% Hispanic with 28,174 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Kennewick | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.2% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.2% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 33.0% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Kennewick
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Kennewick is 50.7% female with 43,236 female residents.
Kennewick is 49.3% male with 42,059 male residents.
| Gender | Kennewick | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kennewick for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Kennewick completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Kennewick completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Kennewick completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Kennewick completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Kennewick completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Kennewick completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Kennewick completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Kennewick completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Kennewick completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Kennewick | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kennewick, Washington
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5.2% of households in Kennewick earn Less than $10,000.
4.4% of households in Kennewick earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.9% of households in Kennewick earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.6% of households in Kennewick earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.1% of households in Kennewick earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.8% of households in Kennewick earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in Kennewick earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.2% of households in Kennewick earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.5% of households in Kennewick earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.0% of households in Kennewick earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Kennewick | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.9% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.6% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.1% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.8% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.2% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.5% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.0% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
