Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA

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2021 Population

120,640

1.07% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.3

1.08% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.6%

7.14% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$74,263

6.16% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$290,400

11.5% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

53,342

3.26% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA had a population of 121k people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $74,263. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA grew from 119,360 to 120,640, a 1.07% increase and its median household income grew from $69,952 to $74,263, a 6.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.6%), White (Hispanic) (10.2%), Other (Hispanic) (8.47%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.42%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.31%).

24% of the households in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.6% of the residents in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA are Paul Mitchell the School-Richland (147 degrees awarded in 2021), Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology (55 degrees), and Gather 4 Him Christian College (10 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA was $290,400, and the homeownership rate was 67.9%.

Most people in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA was 2 cars per household.

Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA borders Pasco, Richland (North) & West Richland Cities PUMA, WA and Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA.

About the photo: Ed Hendler Memorial Bridge, Columbia River, WA

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Population & Diversity

Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA is home to a population of 121k people, from which 92.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 12.4% of Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (14.9k people).

In 2021, there were 6.63 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (81.5k people) in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.3k White (Hispanic) and 10.2k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA are Spanish (20,688 households), Arabic (615 households), and Vietnamese (584 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

60,446

Women

50.1%

60,207

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 120,653 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

92.6%

2021 Citizenship

92.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.6% of Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA was 92.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
81.5k ± 1.73k
White (Hispanic)
12.3k ± 1.25k
Other (Hispanic)
10.2k ± 1.28k

23.8%

Hispanic Population

28.7k people

23.8% of the people in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA are hispanic (28.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
7,356 ± 2,040 people
India
810 ± 696 people
Canada
579 ± 589 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA was Mexico, the natal country of 7,356 Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA residents, followed by India with 810 and Canada with 579.

Foreign-Born Population

12.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14.9k people

11.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

14.2k people

As of 2021, 12.4% of Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA residents (14.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA was 11.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
20,688 households (18.4%)
Arabic
615 households (0.547%)
Vietnamese
584 households (0.519%)

24% of the households in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA was Spanish. 18.4% of the households in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,435 ± 407
Gulf War (2001-)
1,566 ± 388
Gulf War (1990s)
1,145 ± 268

Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.55 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA employs 53.3k people. The largest industries in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA are Construction (4,930 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,087 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,790 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($139,765), Architectural, engineering & related services ($118,921), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($118,247).

Males in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,703. The income inequality in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,169

Women

44.9%

28,488

Men

55.1%

The workforce of Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA in 2020 was 51,657 people, with 44.9% woman, and 55.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA.

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Occupations

53.3k

2021 Value

3.26%

1 Year growth

± 3.26%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 3.26%, from 51.7k employees to 53.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,711 people), Other managers (1,685 people), and Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,505 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

53.3k

2021 Value

3.26%

1 Year growth

± 3.26%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 3.26%, from 51.7k employees to 53.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA, are Construction (4,930 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,087 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,790 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA, though some of these residents may live in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,221

Median earning men ± $3,107

$35,794

Median earning women ± $2,472

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($96,192), Public Administration ($78,416), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,204).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($55,216), Construction ($53,425), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,011).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Washington. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $42.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($36.4B) and Electronics ($33.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$416B

2020 Value in Washington

$982B

Projected 2050 Value in Washington

136% growth

In 2020, total outbound Washington trade was $416B. This is expected to increase 136% to $982B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$34.7B
California
$26.5B
Texas
$12.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $34.7B, followed by California with $26.5B and Texas and $12.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.97%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA awarded 212 degrees. The student population of Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 51 male students and 315 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA are Hispanic or Latino (84 and 40%), followed by White (67 and 31.9%), Unknown (37 and 17.6%), and Two or More Races (11 and 5.24%).

The largest universities in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are Paul Mitchell the School-Richland (147 and 69.3%), Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology (55 and 25.9%), and Gather 4 Him Christian College (10 and 4.72%).

The most popular majors in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA are General Cosmetology (91 and 42.9%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (47 and 22.2%), and Barbering (26 and 12.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 366 students enrolled in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA, 13.9% men and 86.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 120 records, of which 81.7% were women and 18.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Master Aesthetician
13 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
91 degrees awarded
Barbering
26 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA was Master Aesthetician with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Paul Mitchell the School-Richland
147 degrees awarded
Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology
55 degrees awarded
Gather 4 Him Christian College
10 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Paul Mitchell the School-Richland with 147 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 32 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA, which is 0.178 times less than the 180 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 84 degrees mean that there were 1.25 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 67 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($11,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($175) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($375) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.689% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.26% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (23.5k), Some college (21.7k), and Bachelors Degree (16.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA was $290,400 in 2021, which is 1.19 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $260,400 to $290,400, a 11.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA is 67.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 22.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA is $74,263. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $166,625, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $151,191 and $141,516.

Housing

Property

$290,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,295

$30,169

Median Property Taxes

±$1,412

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.9%

Homeownership

2021

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.9% of the housing units in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $166,625, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $151,191 and $141,516.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$74,263

Median Household Income

± $2,840

44.4k

Number of Households

± 1,786

In 2021, the median household income of the 44.4k households in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA grew to $74,263 from the previous year's value of $69,952.

The following chart displays the households in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA

0.447

2020 Wage GINI in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA

In 2021, the income inequality in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.51% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.7%)
Carpooled (9.15%)
Worked At Home (7.95%)

In 2021, 80.7% of workers in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.15%) and those who worked at home (7.95%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.44% of the workforce in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA (13.8k out of 119k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.3% of the population of Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 47.7% on employee plans, 19.9% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1176 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1184 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1196 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 229 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

1,176 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,176 patients per year. This represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1,184 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.8% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.7%

Uninsured

47.7%

Employer Coverage

19.9%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.2%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA grew by 8.87% from 7.07% to 7.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.