Who moves to Kennewick, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Benton County, WA, home of Kennewick, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 11,051from other US counties
- Moved out
- 9,981to other US counties
- Net
- +1,070more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 64tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Franklin County, WA (Pasco) | 2,895 |
| Yakima County, WA (Yakima) | 1,053 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 470 |
| Grant County, WA | 342 |
| Walla Walla County, WA | 281 |
| Spokane County, WA (Spokane) | 280 |
| Umatilla County, OR | 255 |
| Pierce County, WA (Tacoma) | 227 |
| Snohomish County, WA (Everett) | 202 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 155 |
| Clark County, WA (Vancouver) | 138 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 120 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Franklin County, WA (Pasco) | 2,583 |
| Yakima County, WA (Yakima) | 671 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 428 |
| Spokane County, WA (Spokane) | 375 |
| Umatilla County, OR | 257 |
| Walla Walla County, WA | 244 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 194 |
| Snohomish County, WA (Everett) | 173 |
| Grant County, WA | 167 |
| Pierce County, WA (Tacoma) | 158 |
| Clark County, WA (Vancouver) | 141 |
| Ada County, ID (Boise) | 119 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 6,750 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Washington and 4,301 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 470 |
| Spokane County, WA (Spokane) | 280 |
| Pierce County, WA (Tacoma) | 227 |
| Snohomish County, WA (Everett) | 202 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 155 |
| Clark County, WA (Vancouver) | 138 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 120 |
| Thurston County, WA | 94 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 428 |
| Spokane County, WA (Spokane) | 375 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 194 |
| Snohomish County, WA (Everett) | 173 |
| Pierce County, WA (Tacoma) | 158 |
| Clark County, WA (Vancouver) | 141 |
| Ada County, ID (Boise) | 119 |
| Thurston County, WA | 95 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Kennewick come from?
Most people moving into Benton County, WA come from nearby counties, led by Franklin County, WA (2,895 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is King County, WA.
Where do people leaving Kennewick move to?
The top destination is Franklin County, WA (2,583 people). Farther away, the most popular is King County, WA.
Are more people moving to Kennewick or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 11,051 people moved into Benton County, WA from elsewhere in the US and 9,981 moved out, a net gain of 1,070 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Kennewick with any city it trades people with, like Kennewick vs Seattle, Kennewick vs Spokane, Kennewick vs Tacoma, Kennewick vs Everett.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Kennewick.