Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Kennewick, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

85,295

Median Agei

35.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.2%49,663

Hispanic/Latino

33%28,174

Two or More

3.3%2,800

Black

2.2%1,914

Asian

2%1,684

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%442

Other

0.5%415

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%203

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.7%3,170

High School Diploma

20.8%11,455

Some College (<1 yr)

9.4%5,161

Some College (1+ yr)

13.4%7,405

Associate's Degree

10.8%5,954

Bachelor's Degree

17.3%9,521

Master's Degree

6.9%3,782

Professional Degree

1.1%596

Doctorate

1%572

HS or Higher

86.4%

BA or Higher

26.2%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$370,700

Median Renti

$1,240

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.3%19,229

Renter-Occupied

38.7%12,143

Total Units

33,254

Homeownership

61.3%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.7%1,097

$50K–$100K

1.1%221

$100K–$150K

2.1%410

$150K–$200K

2.5%474

$200K–$300K

18.6%3,567

$300K–$500K

47.9%9,210

$500K–$1M

20.5%3,942

$1M+

1.6%308

Rent Distribution

Under $500

665

$500–$750

649

$750–$1,000

1,478

$1,000–$1,250

3,248

$1,250–$1,500

2,517

$1,500–$2,000

2,139

$2,000+

1,117

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%423

2010–2019

11.5%3,838

2000–2009

14.6%4,856

1990–1999

14.4%4,774

1980–1989

7%2,341

1970–1979

23.5%7,808

1960–1969

11.6%3,861

1950–1959

9.8%3,265

1940–1949

3.7%1,247

1939 or earlier

2.5%841

Heating Fuel

Electricity

77.6%24,333

Utility Gas

20.4%6,406

Wood

0.7%224

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%218

No Fuel

0.4%128

Other

0.1%29

Solar

0.1%18

Fuel Oil

0.1%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,576

Mean Household Incomei

$95,235

Per Capita Incomei

$35,776

Poverty Ratei

14.1%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

39,268

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.2%1,645

$10K–$15K

4.4%1,392

$15K–$20K

1.8%575

$20K–$25K

5%1,574

$25K–$30K

3.2%1,005

$30K–$35K

2.4%760

$35K–$40K

4.1%1,293

$40K–$45K

2.9%919

$45K–$50K

3.1%968

$50K–$60K

8.1%2,530

$60K–$75K

10.7%3,368

$75K–$100K

12.2%3,835

$100K–$125K

10.7%3,368

$125K–$150K

6.4%2,019

$150K–$200K

10.5%3,307

$200K+

9%2,814

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,437

Residentsi

1,923

Avg. Tenant Renti

$409/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing190 homes88% occupied$483/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers42 homes67% occupied$338/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8345 homes95% occupied$375/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC44 homes97% occupied$434/mo rent

811/PRAC28 homes99% occupied$404/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,576/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

82.7%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

14.9%

Low income$37K–$59K/yr

2.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $59K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

70.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

32.2% of subsidized households are minority

27.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

59.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

12,06414.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

6,684

Canada

282

Guatemala

265

Germany

137

China

121

Philippines

114

India

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

36,738

Avg. Commutei

21.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

37,091

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4,273(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.2%Insured

8.8%Uninsured

Kennewick, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026