Kennewick, Washington

Kennewick: The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington. It is located on the Columbia River in southeastern Washington. Kennewick is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Columbia Park and the Tri-Cities Museum.

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Kennewick is a city located in the county of Benton in the U.S. state of Washington. Its population at the 2010 census was 73,917. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 84,515 inhabitants.

The city was created 120 years ago in 1903.

Kennewick, Washington is a great city to call home. It's one of the fastest growing cities in the state and it's only getting better! If you're looking to settle down in Kennewick, Washington, then you've come to the right place. We want to help you find your dream home and get started on your new life here in Kennewick.

It's located on the southwest bank of the Columbia River, just southeast of the confluence of the Columbia and Yakima rivers and across from the confluence of the Columbia and Snake rivers. While it may not be as well-known as some of its neighbors, this city has plenty to offer visitors—and residents!

If you're not sure where to start your search for a new home, we recommend checking out our list of neighborhoods below. Each neighborhood has its own set of amenities and perks that make it unique from other neighborhoods in Kennewick. You can also use this section as a guide when looking for homes for sale in Kennewick so that you know what kind of house might be available in each area.

Kennewick is home to many important businesses and organizations, including:

-The Kennewick Police Department

-The Kennewick Fire Department

-The Benton County Sheriff's Office

-The City of Kennewick Parks Department

-And more!

Kennewick has a population of 82,633 (2020). It was founded on February 5, 1904.

The elevation is 124 m above sea level, area 74.7 km² and area code 509.

Kennewick locator map
Location of Kennewick on Washington map.

Quick Facts about Kennewick

Population : 84,515 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Washington (United States)
County : Benton County
Postal code : 99336, 99337, 99338
Phone Area Codes : 509
Altitude : 1,335 feet / 407, 124 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1904 (120 years ago)
Time Zone : Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00
Local time : 05:20:56 (27th April 2024)
Population growth : 12.54% (2010-2020)
Kennewick WA WTC Memorial Monument image
Kennewick WA WTC Memorial Monument
Kennewick WA WTC Memorial Monument image
Kennewick WA WTC Memorial Monument image

Geography

Kennewick is located at 46°12'41"N 119°8'14"W (46.2112500, -119.1372300).

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Kennewick has 1 neighbours.

  • Richland The most populous city in Benton County, Washington. It is located on the Columbia River in southeastern Washington. Richland is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Hanford Reach National Monument and the Richland Museum of Art.

Demographics

The population of Kennewick increased by 12.54% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1900 183 - census
1910 1,219 84.99% census
2010 73,917 98.35% census
2011 75,585 2.21% estimation process
2012 75,930 0.45% estimation process
2013 76,579 0.85% estimation process
2014 77,339 0.98% estimation process
2015 78,724 1.76% estimation process
2016 80,081 1.69% estimation process
2017 81,621 1.89% estimation process
2018 82,696 1.3% estimation process
2019 84,347 1.96% estimation process
2020 84,515 0.2% estimation process

Kennewick zip code is 99336. County name: Benton, County fips: 53005

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People born in Kennewick (20)

People born in Kennewick, including baseball player Jeremy Bonderman, actress Adelle August, Player of Football Anthony Davis, .

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Schools in Kennewick

College & universities near Kennewick, WA

Code Name City ZIP
451626 Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology Kennewick (WA) 99336
234979 Columbia Basin College Pasco (WA) 99301
234924 Paul Mitchell the School-Richland Richland (WA) 99352

Stations (5)

Amtrak & bus stations near Kennewick, WA

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
RTZ Ritzville, Washington 1503 South Smittys Blvd. BUS

Post Office

Post offices near Kennewick

Post Office Name City ZIP
Kennewick Post Office Kennewick (WA) 99336
Pa Post Office Pasco (WA) 99301
Downtown Pa Post Office Pasco (WA) 99301
Burbank Post Office Burbank (WA) 99323
Richland Post Office Richland (WA) 99352

Other cities in Benton County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Benton County , WA.

City Name Population Title
Richland 59,439 The 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

Kennewick distances to largest Washington cities