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Tri-Cities Population
Since 2000, the Tri-Cities has experienced a growth rate of almost 20 percent making it the fastest growing MSA in Washington state and the 29th fastest in the nation.
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1990
Census |
2000
Census |
2009
Estimate |
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Kennewick-Pasco-Richland MSA |
150,033 |
191,822 |
242,000 |
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Benton County |
112,560 |
142,475 |
169,300 |
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Kennewick |
44,670 |
54,751 |
67,180 |
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Richland |
32,315 |
38,708 |
47,410 |
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West Richland |
4,042 |
8,385 |
11,670 |
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Franklin County |
37,473 |
49,347 |
72,700 |
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Pasco |
23,976 |
32,066 |
54,490 |
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Source: US Census and Washington Office of Financial Management Forecasting Division, June 2009 |
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1990
Census |
2000
Census |
2008
Estimate |
2013
Projection |
% Change
1990-2000 |
% Change
2008-2013 |
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Total Population |
150,034 |
191,822 |
236,919 |
264,539 |
27.9% |
11.7% |
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Population Density (Pop/Sq. Mi.) |
49.6 |
63.4 |
78.3 |
87.5 |
27.9% |
11.7% |
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Total Households |
54,422 |
67,706 |
79,914 |
87,408 |
24.4% |
9.4% |
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Source: Demographics Now, December 2008 |
Population by Gender
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1990
Census |
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2000
Census |
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2008
Estimate |
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2013
Projection |
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% Change
1990-2000 |
% Change
2008-2013 |
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Male |
74,870 |
49.9% |
96,537 |
50.3% |
118,916 |
50.2% |
132,600 |
50.1% |
28.9% |
11.5% |
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Female |
75,164 |
50.1% |
95,285 |
49.7% |
118,003 |
49.8% |
131,939 |
49.9% |
26.8% |
11.8% |
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Source: Demographics Now, December 2008 |
Population by Race/Ethnicity
|
1990
Census |
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2000
Census |
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2008
Estimate |
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2013
Projection |
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% Change
1990-2000 |
% Change
2008-2013 |
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White |
129,748 |
86.5% |
153,432 |
80.0% |
175,202 |
74.0% |
188,828 |
71.4% |
18.3% |
7.8% |
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Black |
2,395 |
1.6% |
2,549 |
1.3% |
3,607 |
1.5% |
4,270 |
1.6% |
6.4% |
18.4% |
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Some Other Race |
17,875 |
12.0% |
29,967 |
15.7% |
39,466 |
16.7% |
1,884 |
18.5% |
67.6% |
23.8% |
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Hispanic |
19,942 |
13.3% |
40,838 |
21.3% |
61,379 |
25.9% |
74,225 |
28.1% |
104.8% |
20.9% |
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Not Hispanic or Latino |
130,092 |
86.7% |
150,984 |
78.7% |
175,540 |
74.1% |
190,314 |
71.9% |
16.1% |
8.4% |
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Source: Demographics Now, December 2008 |
Population by Age
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1990
Census |
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2000
Census |
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2008
Estimate |
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2013
Projection |
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% Change
1990-2000 |
% Change
2008-2013 |
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0 - 19 |
50,905 |
34.0% |
65,220 |
34.0% |
74,432 |
31.4% |
79,703 |
30.1% |
28.1% |
7.1% |
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20 - 34 |
33,685 |
22.5% |
36,664 |
19.1% |
52,080 |
21.9% |
56,656 |
21.4% |
8.8% |
8.8% |
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35 - 54 |
38,549 |
25.7% |
55,792 |
29.0% |
62,266 |
26.3% |
67,933 |
25.7% |
44.7% |
9.1% |
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55 - 74 |
21,146 |
14.1% |
25,463 |
13.3% |
37,528 |
15.8% |
47,827 |
18.1% |
20.4% |
27.4% |
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75+ |
5,782 |
3.8% |
8,683 |
4.5% |
10,606 |
4.5% |
12,397 |
4.7% |
50.2% |
16.9% |
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Median Age |
31.3 |
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32.7 |
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32.5 |
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33.9 |
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4.5% |
4.3% |
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Source: Demographics Now, December 2008 |
Additional Documents
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Households by Income
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1990
Census |
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2000
Census |
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2008
Estimate |
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2013
Projection |
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% Change
1990-2000 |
% Change
2008-2013 |
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$0-$24,999 |
22,213 |
40.8% |
17,343 |
25.6% |
14,964 |
18.8% |
13,712 |
15.7% |
-21.9% |
-8.4% |
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$25,000-$49,999 |
19,237 |
35.3% |
19,883 |
29.4% |
19,265 |
24.1% |
18,729 |
21.5% |
3.4% |
-2.8% |
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$50,000-$74,999 |
8,983 |
16.5% |
14,468 |
21.4% |
16,223 |
20.3% |
17,317 |
19.8% |
206.9% |
6.7% |
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$75,000-$99,999 |
2,647 |
4.9% |
8,693 |
12.8% |
11,581 |
14.5% |
12,466 |
14.3% |
228.4% |
7.6% |
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$100,000+ |
1,338 |
2.5% |
7,319 |
10.8% |
17,881 |
22.4% |
25,184 |
28.8% |
447% |
40.8% |
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Source: Demographics Now, December 2008 |
Household Income
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1990
Census |
2000
Census |
2008
Estimate |
2013
Projection |
% Change
1990-2000 |
% Change
2008-2013 |
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Average Hhld Income |
$35,768 |
$55,667 |
$65,193 |
$70,150 |
55.6% |
7.6% |
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Median Hhld Income |
$30,781 |
$44,907 |
$57,497 |
$65,237 |
45.9% |
13.5% |
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Per Capita Income |
$13,015 |
$19,648 |
$22,298 |
$23,470 |
51.0% |
5.3% |
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Source: Demographics Now, December 2008 |
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Workforce
Tri-Cities region boasts a highly educated workforce with 28% having obtained a Bachelor’s Degree or higher. There are more scientists/engineers per capita in the Tri-Cities than anywhere else in the nation - 1,600 PhDs among 7,000 engineers and scientists.
Resident Labor Force and Unemployment Rate for Kennewick-Pasco-Richland MSA – January 2009
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January 2009 |
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Labor Force |
125,320 |
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Employment |
114,060 |
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Unemployment |
11,250 |
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Unemployment Rate |
9.0% |
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Source: Washington State Employment Security Department, March 2009 |
Comparison Resident Labor Force & Unemployment Rate for Kennewick-Pasco-Richland MSA & Benton & Franklin Counties– Jan. 2009
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Labor Force |
Employed |
Unemployed |
Unemployment Rate |
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Kennewick-Pasco-Richland MSA |
125,320 |
114,060 |
11,250 |
9.0% |
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Benton County |
90,680 |
83,370 |
7,310 |
8.1% |
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Franklin County |
34,690 |
30,950 |
3,740 |
10.8% |
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Washington State |
3,519,410 |
3,215,760 |
303,650 |
8.6% |
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Source: Washington State Employment Security Department, March 2009 |
Historical Unemployment Rate
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2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
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January |
7.6% |
7.4% |
6.6% |
9.0% |
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February |
7.5% |
6.6% |
6.2% |
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March |
6.4% |
5.4% |
5.6% |
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April |
6.2% |
5.1% |
5.0% |
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May |
5.5% |
4.5% |
5.3% |
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June |
5.6% |
4.6% |
5.4% |
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July |
5.9% |
5.3% |
5.7% |
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August |
5.5% |
4.6% |
5.5% |
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September |
4.9% |
4.3% |
4.8% |
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October |
4.6% |
4.1% |
5.3% |
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November |
6.1% |
5.4% |
6.1% |
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December |
6.7% |
5.9% |
7.5% |
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Source: Washington State Employment Security Department, March 2009 |
Non-Agricultural Employment for Kennewick-Pasco-Richland MSA – January 2009
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Employees |
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TOTAL NONFARM |
92,500 |
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Goods Producing |
12,000 |
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Construction |
6,100 |
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Manufacturing |
5,900 |
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Services Providing |
80,500 |
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Private Services |
62,900 |
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Trade, Transportation, Utilities |
15,700 |
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Financial Services |
3,500 |
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Government |
17,600 |
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Source: Washington State Employment Security Department, March 2009 |
Fastest Growing Occupations
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2006 |
2016 |
Employment Change |
Employment Change |
Growth Rate % |
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Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers |
71 |
112 |
41 |
57.7% |
4.7% |
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Production Workers, All Other |
70 |
107 |
37 |
52.9% |
4.4% |
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Home Health Aides |
343 |
488 |
145 |
42.3% |
3.6% |
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Mental Health Counselors |
53 |
75 |
22 |
41.5% |
3.5% |
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Demonstrators and Product Promoters |
91 |
128 |
37 |
40.7% |
3.5% |
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Source: Washington State Employment Security Department, September 2008 |
High Wage Occupations
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Year |
Time Period |
Hourly Average |
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Physicians and Surgeons, All Other |
2008 |
March |
$92.22 |
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Podiatrists |
2008 |
March |
$91.40 |
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Dentists, General |
2008 |
March |
$90.70 |
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Obstetricians & Gynecologists |
2008 |
March |
$76.17 |
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Chief Executives |
2008 |
March |
$71.05 |
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Source: Washington State Employment Security Department, September 2008 |
Top 10 Occupations for Benton and Franklin Counties
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Estimated Employment
2009 |
Avg. Annual Growth Rate |
Avg. Annual Total Openings |
Est. Avg. Wage May 2007 |
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Registered Nurse |
1,667 |
2.3% |
81 |
$62,879 |
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Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
544 |
2.5% |
29 |
$17,771 |
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Dental Assistants |
381 |
2.6% |
22 |
$32,585 |
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Medical Secretaries |
617 |
2.4% |
29 |
$32,122 |
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Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants |
843 |
2.2% |
32 |
$23,042 |
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Child Care Workers |
1,568 |
1.6% |
67 |
$18,866 |
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Teacher Assistants |
1,328 |
1.5% |
49 |
$25,521 |
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education |
967 |
1.5% |
39 |
$49,144 |
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses |
306 |
2.2% |
15 |
$38,799 |
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Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners |
1,230 |
1.4% |
45 |
$20,411 |
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Source: 2007 Washington State Labor Market and Economic Report |
Additional Documents
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Major Employers
The region’s economy is anchored in bio-and high-technology, light and heavy manufacturing, service industry, federal government, and agriculture.
Government Affiliated
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