West Richland, WA Profile
West Richland, WA, population 11,520, is located
in Washington's Benton county,
about 130.8 miles from Spokane and 160.1 miles from Tacoma.
Through the 90's West Richland's population has grown by about 112%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of West Richland has grown by about 18%. Since 2005 West Richland's population has grown by about 17%.
West Richland's property crime levels tend to be much lower than
Washington's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in West Richland tend to be much lower than Washington's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 50% |
| Females | 50% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 93% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 4.00% | | Over 60: | 4.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 8,421 | N/A |
| 2001 | 8,755 | 3.97% |
| 2002 | 9,071 | 3.61% |
| 2003 | 9,265 | 2.14% |
| 2004 | 9,455 | 2.05% |
| 2005 | 9,832 | 3.99% |
| 2006 | 10,122 | 2.95% |
| 2007 | 10,434 | 3.08% |
| 2008 | 10,940 | 4.85% |
| 2009 | 11,520 | 5.30% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $57,750 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 106 |
| 2002 | 139 |
| 2003 | 251 |
| 2004 | 106 |
| 2005 | 93 |
| 2006 | 89 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 72 |
| 2010 | 118 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 2002 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| 2003 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| 2004 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 2005 |
0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 2006 |
0 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 2007 |
0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 |
0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 2010 |
0 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 1,362 |
| 2002 | 1,216 |
| 2003 | 1,451 |
| 2004 | 1,713 |
| 2005 | 1,753 |
| 2006 | 1,756 |
| 2007 | 1,117 |
| 2008 | 1,226 |
| 2009 | 1,622 |
| 2010 | 1,368 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
28 |
79 |
9 |
| 2002 |
26 |
75 |
4 |
| 2003 |
41 |
86 |
6 |
| 2004 |
49 |
104 |
8 |
| 2005 |
41 |
114 |
14 |
| 2006 |
39 |
132 |
6 |
| 2007 |
43 |
65 |
9 |
| 2008 |
30 |
98 |
3 |
| 2009 |
26 |
144 |
11 |
| 2010 |
22 |
134 |
6 |
Location
| Elevation | 420 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 21 Square Miles |
