Tri-Cities metropolitan area

Tri-Cities Metropolitan Area
Kennewick–Pasco–Richland
Map of Tri-Cities Metropolitan Area
Location of the Tri-Cities MSA in Washington
Country United States
State(s) Washington
Largest city Kennewick (80,280)
Other cities  - Pasco (71,680)
 - Richland (54,150)
 - West Richland (14,660)
 - Prosser (5,965)
 - Connell (5,450)
 - Benton City (3,360)
 - Mesa (488)
 - Kahlotus (190)
Area
 • Total 2,942.5 sq mi (7,621 km2)
Highest elevation 3,527 ft (1,075 m)
Lowest elevation 265 ft (81 m)
Population
 • Total 283,830
 • Rank 165th in the U.S.
 • Density 95/sq mi (37/km2)

The Kennewick–Richland, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of Benton and Franklin Counties in Washington State, anchored by the cities of Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland (The Tri-Cities). As of April 1, 2017, the Washington State Office of Financial Management, Forecasting Division estimates the population of the metropolitan area to be 283,830,[1] making it the third-largest metropolitan area located entirely in Washington, after the Seattle metropolitan area and the Spokane metropolitan area. Although it is located outside of the Metropolitan area, the CDP (Census-designated place) of Burbank, is generally considered to be part of the Tri-Cities area.

Communities

Over 50,000 inhabitants

10,001 to 50,000 inhabitants

5,001 to 10,000 inhabitants

5,000 inhabitants or fewer

Unincorporated places

Ghost towns

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
191013,090—
192016,78028.2%
193017,0891.8%
194018,3607.4%
195064,933253.7%
196085,41231.5%
197093,4069.4%
1980144,46954.7%
1990150,0333.9%
2000191,82227.9%
2010253,34032.1%
Est. 2016283,84612.0%

As of 2015, there were 279,116 people and 94,423 households residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 62% White, 31% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Black, 1% Native, and 0% Islander.

The median income for a household in the MSA was $61,361. The per capita income for the MSA was $26,530.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Population of Cities, Towns and Counties for Allocation of Selected State Revenues State of Washington" (PDF). Washington State Office of Financial Management. April 1, 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 22, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Census Reporter". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-07.

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