Richland, Washington
Richland: The most populous city in Benton County, Washington.
About
Richland is a city located in the county of Benton in the U.S. state of Washington. Its population at the 2010 census was 48,058. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 59,439 inhabitants.
The city was created 121 years ago in 1904.
Quick Facts about Richland
| Population | 59,439 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Washington (United States) |
| County | Benton County |
| Postal code | 99352–99354 |
| Phone Area Codes | 509 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.2857,-119.2845 |
| Altitude | 1,260 feet / 384, 117 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1905 (121 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 05:09:19 (23rd September 2026) |
| Population growth | 23.68% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 52℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Richland is located at 46°17'8"N 119°17'4"W (46.2856900, -119.2844600).
Richland map
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Weather
Mostly clear. Low around 52, with temperatures rising to around 54 overnight. Southwest wind 2 to 7 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Richland increased by 23.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 350 | - | census |
| 2010 | 48,058 | 13630.86% | census |
| 2011 | 50,622 | 5.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 51,767 | 2.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 52,549 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 53,248 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 54,412 | 2.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 55,095 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 56,656 | 2.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 57,533 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 58,225 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 59,439 | 2.09% | estimation process |
People born in Richland (39)
People born in Richland, including Usenet pioneer Mary Ann Horton, science fiction novelist Orson Scott Card, association football player Hope Solo, .
More notable people
- Nate Mendel (American rock musician) he was born in 02/12/1968
- Terence Knox (American actor) he was born in 16/12/1946
- Lawrence Fritts (American composer and music educator) he was born in 31/12/1952
- Royce Scott Buckingham (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1966
- Leilani Mitchell (Australian basketball player) she was born in 15/06/1985
- Travis Buck (American baseball player) he was born in 18/11/1983
- Ty Jones (professional hockey player) he was born in 22/02/1979
- Greg Olson (American football coach) he was born in 01/03/1963
- John Coker (American basketball player) he was born in 28/10/1971
- Cam Hall (Player of American and Canadian football) he was born in 01/11/1982
- Carl Ekern (American football player) he was born in 27/05/1954
- John Lesko (American soccer player) he was born in 21/09/1988
- Kathleen Flenniken (American poet) she was born in 30/10/1960
- Kathryn Ruemmler (American White House Counsel) she was born in 19/04/1971
- Leon Rice (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 25/11/1963
- Liz Heaston (First female to play and score in a college football game) she was born in 01/01/1977
- Mike McGlinchey (American football coach) he was born in 28/12/1944
- Mitch Canham (American baseball player) he was born in 25/09/1984
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Richland, WA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234924 | Paul Mitchell the School-Richland | Richland (WA) | 99352 |
| 234979 | Columbia Basin College | Pasco (WA) | 99301 |
| 451626 | Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology | Kennewick (WA) | 99336 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Richland, WA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSC | Pasco Intermodal Train Station | 535 North 1st Avenue | RAIL |
| WWA | Walla Walla, WA | 108 West Main Street | BUS |
| PEN | Pendleton, Oregon | 320 SW Court Street | BUS |
| MLK | Moses Lake, Washington | 1819 East Kittleson Road | BUS |
| QUC | Quincy, Washington | 102 B St NE | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Richland.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Richland Post Office | Richland (WA) | 99352 |
| West Richland Post Office | West Richland (WA) | 99353 |
| Pa Post Office | Pasco (WA) | 99301 |
| Benton City Post Office | Benton City (WA) | 99320 |
| Kennewick Post Office | Kennewick (WA) | 99336 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Richland, Mississippi city in Rankin County, Mississippi. with a population of 7,270 people.
- Richland, New York town in New York, United States. with a population of 5,526 people.
- Richland, Georgia human settlement in Stewart County, Georgia, United States of America. with a population of 1,655 people.
Other cities in Benton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Benton County , WA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kennewick | 84,515 | The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington. |
| West Richland | 15,423 | City in Benton County, Washington |
| Prosser | 6,398 | County seat of Benton County, Washington |
| Finley | 6,012 | City in North Dakota |
| Benton City | 3,495 | City in Benton County, Washington, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Richland distances to largest Washington cities