What is the population of Washington?

The population of Washington is 7,693,612.

What is the area of Washington?

The area of Washington is 184827 km².

What is the elevation of Washington?

Washington has an elevation of 555 meters (1821 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Washington in?

Washington is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone.

How has the population of Washington changed?

The population of Washington has increased from 8,144 (1800) to 7,693,612 (2020), a change of 94369.7%.

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Q: Where is Washington located?

Washington is located at latitude 47.5001200 and longitude -120.5014700. It is in United States.

Washington: Located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, Washington is known for its diverse landscapes, including the Olympic Mountains and the Columbia River.

About

Washington became the 42nd state admitted to the Union on November 11, 1889. Its diverse landscape and economy support a growing population.

Geography and Climate

Washington covers 71,362 square miles of mountains, forests, coastal regions and arid areas. It shares a border with Canada and borders Oregon, Idaho and the Pacific Ocean. Prominent geographical features include the volcanic Mount St. Helens and Mount Rainier along with the Columbia River.

The climate ranges from rainy in the west to semi-arid in the east. Summers are mild while winters are cold with significant snow in mountain areas.

Economy and Industry

Major industries include aerospace, technology, forestry, agriculture and tourism. Many global companies started in Washington like Microsoft, Amazon, Starbucks and Costco. It is a top producer of lumber and apples. The Hanford Site supported Cold War nuclear projects.

Popular tourist attractions are the Space Needle, Mount Rainier National Park and Pike Place Market.

Culture and Demographics

Washington has about 7.5 million residents with the largest ethnicity being white at 67%, followed by Hispanic/Latino and Asian. Pacific Northwest culture is laidback and progressive with Native American influences. Seattle is known as a vibrant hub for arts and innovation.

Government and Politics

The capital is Olympia while Seattle is the largest city. The current governor is Jay Inslee, Democrat. Washington has voted for Democratic presidential candidates since 1988.

Washington is known for its rainy climate, major technology companies and Pacific Northwest culture. It has a diverse landscape supporting a strong forestry industry and agriculture. As both a coastal and mountainous state, Washington offers many natural highlights.

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Washington at a glance

Washington currently has 362 quality-checked populated place pages and 39 county pages linked on MapSof.

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Seattle

Population 769,714

Quick Facts about Washington

Population	7,693,612
Country	United States of America
Area	184827 km²
Water as percent of area	6.79%
Land as percent of area	93.21%
Latitude & Longitude	47.5001,-120.5015
Legislative body	Washington State Legislature
Named for	George Washington
Altitude	1,706 feet / 520 meters
Capital	Olympia
Establishment	November 11, 1889 (136 years ago)
Time Zone	UTC−08:00, America/Los_Angeles
Local time	15:18:03 (23rd April 2026)
Weather	43℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather

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Geography

Washington is located at 47°30'0"N 120°30'5"W (47.5001200, -120.5014700). It has 3 neighbors: Idaho, Oregon and British Columbia.

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The largest city of Washington is Seattle with a population of 769,714. Other cities include, Spokane population 222,050, Tacoma population 219,945, Vancouver population 186,192 and Bellevue population 148,073. See all Washington cities & populated places.

Largest Cities in Washington (more)

Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Washington.

City Name	Title	County	Population
Seattle	The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.	King	769,714
Spokane	The second most populous city in Washington.	Spokane	222,050
Tacoma	The third most populous city in Washington.	Pierce	219,945
Vancouver	The third most populous city in Washington.	Clark	186,192
Bellevue	The most populous city in Washington.	King	148,073
Kent	The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.	King	130,676
Everett	The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.	Snohomish	112,482
Spokane Valley	The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.	Spokane	102,893
Renton	The second most populous city in King County, Washington.	King	101,494
Federal Way	A city in King County, Washington.	King	96,307
Kirkland	A city in King County, Washington.	King	95,431
Yakima	The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.	Yakima	94,322
Bellingham	The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.	Whatcom	93,955
Kennewick	The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.	Benton	84,515
Auburn	The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.	King	81,024
Pasco	The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.	Franklin	77,095

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Weather

43°F

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10 to 14 mph NW Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

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Washington has 3 neighbours.

Idaho This northwestern U.
Oregon Located in the Pacific Northwest region, Oregon is known for its diverse landscapes, including the Pacific coastline, the Cascade Mountains, and high desert.
British Columbia province of Canada

Adams County
Grays Harbor County
Spokane County
Cowlitz County
Whatcom County
Benton County
Kittitas County
Klickitat County
Skagit County
Okanogan County
Snohomish County
Columbia County
Franklin County
King County
Stevens County
Yakima County
Wahkiakum County
Walla Walla County
Asotin County
Jefferson County
Pacific County
Thurston County
Kitsap County
Lincoln County
San Juan County
Chelan County
Douglas County
Clark County
Garfield County
Lewis County
Grant County
Pierce County
Pend Oreille County
Whitman County
Clallam County
Island County
Mason County
Skamania County
Ferry County

Demographics

Year	Population	% Change	Method
1800	8,144	-	estimation process
1810	15,471	47.36%	estimation process
1820	23,336	33.7%	estimation process
1830	30,261	22.88%	census
1840	33,745	10.32%	census
1850	51,687	34.71%	estimation process
1860	75,080	31.16%	estimation process
1870	131,700	42.99%	estimation process
1880	177,624	25.85%	census
1890	230,392	22.9%	census
1900	278,718	17.34%	census
1908	321,000	13.17%	census
1910	331,069	3.04%	census
1918	418,000	20.8%	census
1920	437,571	4.47%	census
1930	486,869	10.13%	census
1940	663,091	26.58%	1940 United States Census
1950	802,178	17.34%	census
1960	763,956	-5%	census
1970	756,510	-0.98%	census
1980	638,333	-18.51%	census
1990	606,900	-5.18%	census
2000	572,059	-6.09%	census
2010	6,724,540	91.49%	census
2011	6,826,627	1.5%	estimation process
2012	6,897,058	1.02%	estimation process
2013	6,963,985	0.96%	estimation process
2014	7,054,655	1.29%	estimation process
2015	7,163,657	1.52%	estimation process
2016	7,294,771	1.8%	estimation process
2017	7,423,362	1.73%	estimation process
2018	7,523,869	1.34%	estimation process
2019	7,614,893	1.2%	estimation process
2020	7,693,612	1.02%	estimation process

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People born in Washington (109)

People born in Washington, including writer Adora Svitak, artist David Ireland, actress Alexys Nycole Sánchez, .

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Pat Murphy (American author of science fiction and fantasy novels) she was born in 09/03/1955
Bill Crow (American bassist) he was born in 27/12/1927
Sol Lesser (film producer) he was born in 17/02/1890
Julia Quinn (American novelist) she was born in 12/01/1970
Lisa Jackson (American romance novelist) she was born in 01/01/1951
David Ray Griffin (American philosopher) he was born in 08/08/1939
Laurel Rose Willson (Disgraced American writer) she was born in 18/08/1941
Carole Nelson Douglas (American writer) she was born in 11/05/1944
Bob Crosby (American dixieland bandleader and vocalist (1913-1993)) he was born in 25/08/1913
Eleanor Columbus (actress from the United States) she was born in 12/10/1989
G. C. Edmondson (American writer) he was born in 11/10/1922
Cait London (American writer) she was born in 01/01/2000
Don Lanphere (American musician) he was born in 26/06/1928
Joe S. Bain (American economist) he was born in 12/07/1912
Donald Trunkey (US physician) he was born in 01/01/1937

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Washington, Missouri city in Franklin County, Missouri with a population of 14,243 people.
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Washington, Georgia city in and county seat of Wilkes County, Georgia, United States with a population of 3,907 people.
Washington, Connecticut town in Connecticut with a population of 3,419 people.
Washington, Pennsylvania city in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,703 people.
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Washington, Iowa city in Washington County, Kansas with a population of 1,131 people.
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Washington, Texas city in Washington County, Kansas with a population of 1,131 people.
Washington, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 1,104 people.
Washington, Kansas city in Washington County, Kansas with a population of 1,065 people.
Washington, Vermont town in Orange County, Vermont with a population of 1,014 people.
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Washington, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 752 people.
Washington, Oklahoma town in Oklahoma with a population of 601 people.
Washington, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts with a population of 541 people.
Washington, California town in California with a population of 185 people.
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Washington Counties (more)

King County

county in the state of Washington, United States

Pierce County

county in the state of Washington, United States

Snohomish County

county in the state of Washington, United States

County Name	Population
King County	2,274,315
Pierce County	913,890
Snohomish County	830,393
Spokane County	528,225
Clark County	496,865
Thurston County	294,074
Kitsap County	272,787
Yakima County	251,879
Whatcom County	231,016
Benton County	206,426
Skagit County	130,789
Cowlitz County	111,371
Grant County	99,377
Franklin County	97,075
Island County	86,014
Lewis County	82,109