Benton County, county in Arkansas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 206,426 inhabitants. The county was created 188 years ago in 1836. Its county seat is Bentonville.
There are 6 city/town in Benton County, WA. The largest city of Benton County is Kennewick with a population of 84,515. Other cities include, Richland population 59,439, West Richland population 15,423, Prosser population 6,398, Finley population 6,012
Flanked by the Yakima and Columbia Rivers in southeastern Washington, Benton County offers a scenic agricultural landscape dotted with historic small towns and revitalized urban centers. The city of Kennewick serves as a tri-city metropolitan hub, home to attractions like the Three Rivers Convention Center and Columbia River waterfront.
Richland originated as a farming community but expanded rapidly during WWII due to the Hanford Site. Today it provides suburban neighborhoods and shopping centers. Smaller Benton City supports vineyard and orchard operations throughout the county.
Prosser lies along the Yakima Valley Wine Country route, offering tasting rooms and eateries downtown. Its historic architecture hearkens back to Prosser's pioneer past. Further east, visitors can experience the quaint riverside town of Kiona and its surrounding countryside.
From urban energy to rustic small town relaxation, Benton County encapsulates the spectrum of life across southeastern Washington, shaped by the mighty Columbia and Yakima Rivers.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Benton County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Benton City | City in Benton County, Washington, United States | 3,495 |
Finley | City in North Dakota | 6,012 |
Kennewick | The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington. | 84,515 |
Prosser | County seat of Benton County, Washington | 6,398 |
Richland | The most populous city in Benton County, Washington. | 59,439 |
West Richland | City in Benton County, Washington | 15,423 |