Richland
City in Benton County, Washington
Richland is a city in Benton County, Washington, with 60,560 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 384 ft (117 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Richland, 4.8 miles W.
- 60,560residents (2020 Census)
- 384 ftelevation · 117 m
- 42.5 sq miland area · 110.0 km²
- 1,426 / sq mipopulation density
- 99352main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Richland
Richland () is a city in Benton County, Washington, United States. It is located in southeastern Washington at the confluence of the Yakima and the Columbia Rivers. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 60,560. Along with the nearby cities of Pasco and Kennewick, Richland forms the Tri-Cities metropolitan area.
The townsite was established in 1905 and incorporated as Richland in 1910. The U.S. Army acquired the city and surrounding areas in 1943 for the establishment of the Hanford nuclear site, part of the Manhattan Project during World War II. Richland was transformed into a bedroom community for Hanford workers and grew to 25,000 residents by the end of the war. The city remained under control of Hanford contractors until it was re-incorporated as a city in 1958.
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Living in Richland
- Median household income
- $95,813
- Median home value
- $436,700
- Median rent
- $1,468/mo
- Median age
- 36.4
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Richland had 60,560 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 60,560 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,426 per sq mi (551 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Richland at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Benton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 60,560 (2020) |
| Land area | 42.47 sq mi (110.0 km²) |
| Water area | 3.39 sq mi (8.78 km²) |
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.2870° N, 119.2940° W |
| ZIP codes | 99352, 99354 |
| Official website | ci.richland.wa.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5358235 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Richland
- West Richland4.8 mi W
- West Pasco5.8 mi E
- Kennewick8.4 mi SE
- Pasco8.4 mi E
- Benton City8.9 mi W
- Finley14.4 mi SE
- Burbank16.1 mi E
- Basin City21.9 mi N
- Wallula23.3 mi SE
- Prosser23.3 mi W
- Mesa24.2 mi NE
- Umatilla, OR25.6 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Richland
What county is Richland in?
Richland is in Benton County, Washington.
What is the population of Richland, WA?
60,560 people lived in Richland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Richland, WA?
The main ZIP code is 99352. Other ZIP codes: 99354.
What is the elevation of Richland?
384 feet (117 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Richland?
West Richland (4.8 mi), West Pasco (5.8 mi), Kennewick (8.4 mi), Pasco (8.4 mi), Benton City (8.9 mi).
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