Sample of Benton Communities
The following are some of the communities located in Benton County:
| Community | 2009
Population | 2000
Population | Change
(2009 vs. 2000) |
| Kennewick | 67,814 | 54,693 | 23.99% increase |
| Richland | 47,527 | 38,708 | 22.78% increase |
| West Richland | 11,520 | 8,385 | 37.39% increase |
| Prosser | 5,282 | 4,838 | 9.18% increase |
| Benton City | 3,013 | 2,624 | 14.82% increase |
Counties Neighboring Benton
The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Benton:
| County | Direction | 2009
Population | 2000
Population | Change
(2009 vs. 2000) |
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| Morrow (OR) |  S | 11,533 | 10,995 | 4.89% |
| Umatilla (OR) |  SE | 73,347 | 70,548 | 3.97% |
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| Franklin |  NE | 77,355 | 49,347 | 56.76% |
| Grant |  N | 88,098 | 74,698 | 17.94% |
| Klickitat |  W | 20,554 | 19,161 | 7.27% |
| Walla Walla |  E | 59,059 | 55,180 | 7.03% |
| Yakima | W | 239,054 | 222,581 | 7.4% |
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