Kennewick, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Kennewick, Washington Summary
Life in Kennewick research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Kennewick 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 Kennewick:
The population in Kennewick is 83,082.
The median home value in Kennewick is $262,400.
The median income in Kennewick is $64,053.
The cost of living in Kennewick is 101 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Kennewick is $1,026.
The unemployment rate in Kennewick is 4.8%.
The poverty rate in Kennewick is 14.1%.
Table Of Contents
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
4,367
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,134.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
120.90%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kennewick / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,367 | 5,134.1 | 3,026.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 406 | 477.3 | 293.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 8 | 9.4 | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 61 | 71.7 | 67.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 269 | 316.3 | 187.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 3,961 | 4,656.8 | 2,732.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 505 | 593.7 | 522.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 2,720 | 3,197.8 | 1,854.2 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 736 | 865.3 | 356.1 | 282.7 |
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 | 115 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 109 | 100 | |
| Health | 125 | 119 | 100 | |
| Housing | 94 | 129 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 115 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 90 | 100 | |
Kennewick, WA Photos
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Map Of Kennewick, WA
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Population over time in Kennewick
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82,633 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 80,204 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 78,858 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 77,975 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 76,918 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 75,971 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 74,969 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 73,640 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 72,208 | 2.7% |
| 2012 | 70,341 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kennewick
| Race | Kennewick | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.7% | 66.5% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.9% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 8.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 29.4% | 13.2% | 18.4% |
Gender in Kennewick
| Gender | Kennewick | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kennewick for adults over 25
| Education | Kennewick | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kennewick, Washington
| Income | Kennewick | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.0% | 4.2% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.2% | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.4% | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.5% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.1% | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.4% | 18.7% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.0% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.3% | 12.4% | 9.5% |
