Population

Richland's current population is 29,681 people with 12,250 households within this smaller 2 mile radius. This area experienced positive population growth of 12.7% from 2010-2020. This area is projected to grow another 5.8% over the next five years. This is higher than the national average.

The median age of the population in this area is 36.9 which is slightly below the state average of 38.9 years old. This area has an average household size of 2.4 persons. This area is somewhat family centric with 60.4% of the households being family households and with 31.7% having children in the home and 19.0% of the population being under 15 and an additional 12.7% being under 24. Another 28.6% of this area’s population is between 25 and 44 years of age and 22.4% between 45-64 years old leaving 17.2% of the population over 65 years old. These last two age groups are target age groups for dentures, partials, crowns, and other restorative work. Richland has a daytime employee population of 17,038 versus a permanent population of 29,681 meaning the daytime employee population is 57.4% of the permanent population living in the area and 55.0% of the total daytime population.

In this area, 32.3% of the population either holds a bachelor's degree or higher educational degree. Richland is lower than the state and US average.

The dominant racial and ethnic groups of the population in the Richland area are White 82.5%, Black 2.1%, Native American 1.1%, Asian 3.8%, 5.4% other races and 13.8% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Overall these population demographics are favorable indicators for an adult general practice dental office.

Table #2 Significant Demographic Characteristics

		Richland, Washington		Washington	United States
Demographic Characteristic		Richland
		Washington
Latitude / Longitude:		46.28056, -119.284686
Radius		2 miles	3 miles
POPULATION
Population 2021		29,681	45,156	7,802,046	333,934,112
2010 Total Population		25,938	37,951	6,738,669	309,121,785
2020 Total Population		29,224	44,176	7,702,543	332,502,844
Projected Total Population 2026		31,393	48,363	8,315,370	345,887,495
Population Change, 2010 - 2020		12.7%	16.4%	14.3%	7.6%
Annual Population Change Rate, 2021 - 2026		1.1%	1.4%	1.3%	0.7%
POPULATION AGE BREAKDOWN
Median Age		36.9	39.5	38.9	38.8
Under 4 years old		6.5%	5.9%	5.8%	5.9%
5 - 9 years old		6.2%	6.0%	6.0%	6.1%
10 - 14 years old		6.3%	6.4%	6.1%	6.2%
15 - 24 years old		12.7%	12.0%	12.4%	12.8%
25 - 44 years old		28.6%	26.3%	27.4%	26.8%
Number of Adults 25-44		8,498	11,880	2,139,945	89,400,051
45 - 64 years old		22.4%	24.8%	25.2%	25.0%
Number of Adults 45-64		6,655	11,215	1,968,990	83,512,738
65 years and over		17.2%	18.5%	17.0%	17.3%
Number of Adults 65 years and older		5,102	8,376	1,328,617	57,652,490
0 - 14 years old		19.0%	18.3%	17.9%	18.2%
Number of Children 0-14 years old		5,650	8,266	1,397,456	60,698,912

NOTE: All percentages are rounded. ESRI data pulled as of September 25, 2021. Data showing future dates are projections.

Highlighted fields signify favorable characteristics on a comparison basis with the other locations listed and/or national averages