Olympia, Washington
Olympia: The capital of Washington state. It is located on Budd Inlet in Puget Sound in southwestern Washington. Olympia is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Washington State Capitol and the Washington State History Museum.
About
Olympia is a city located in the county of Thurston in the U.S. state of Washington. Its population at the 2010 census was 46,478 and a population density of 894 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 53,620 inhabitants.
The city was created 165 years ago in 1859.
Quick Facts about Olympia
Population : | 53,620 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Washington (United States) |
County : | Thurston County |
Postal code : | 98500–98599, 98501, 98599 |
Phone Area Codes : | 360 |
Area : | 51.98 km2 |
Named for : | Olympic Mountains |
Altitude : | 95 feet / 29 meters |
Capital city : | Olympia is capital of Washington, Thurston County |
Establishment : | January 01, 1859 (165 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−07:00, UTC−08:00 |
Local time : | 19:10:37 (6th December 2024) |
Density : | 1,032 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 13.32% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Olympia is located at 47°2'16"N 122°54'3"W (47.0378700, -122.9007000).
Olympia map
- Official Website
Official website of Olympia
Demographics
The population of Olympia increased by 13.32% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 46,478 | - | census |
2011 | 47,696 | 2.55% | estimation process |
2012 | 48,089 | 0.82% | estimation process |
2013 | 48,473 | 0.79% | estimation process |
2014 | 49,327 | 1.73% | estimation process |
2015 | 49,849 | 1.05% | estimation process |
2016 | 50,732 | 1.74% | estimation process |
2017 | 51,660 | 1.8% | estimation process |
2018 | 52,508 | 1.61% | estimation process |
2019 | 52,882 | 0.71% | estimation process |
2020 | 53,620 | 1.38% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in Olympia
1 Sunshine House
3301-3333 Ensign Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98506, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Olympia
1 Olympia City Hall
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501 ➦ Show Map
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2 City of Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation
222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501 ➦ Show Map
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3 Washington State Department of Agriculture
Natural_Resources_Building, 1111 Washington St SE #2, Olympia, WA 98501, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 City of Olympia Parking Services
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501 ➦ Show Map
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5 Washington State Department of Agriculture
3939 Cleveland Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501, United States ➦ Show Map
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6 Olympia Community Planning & Development
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501 ➦ Show Map
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7 City of Olympia Human Resources
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501 ➦ Show Map
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8 Olympia Parks Maintenance
222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501 ➦ Show Map
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9 Olympia Urban Forestry
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501 ➦ Show Map
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10 Olympia Recycling/Yard Waste
1401 Eastside St SE, Olympia, WA 98501 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Olympia (2)
People born in Olympia, including Brazilian writer and poet Alcy Gigliotti, "American, 1879-1966. Photographer" Charles August Libby Sr., .
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Schools in Olympia
College & universities near Olympia, WA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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488271 | Fosbre Academy of Hair Design | Olympia (WA) | 98501-1018 |
236656 | South Puget Sound Community College | Olympia (WA) | 98512-6292 |
236452 | Saint Martin's University | Lacey (WA) | 98503-7500 |
235167 | The Evergreen State College | Olympia (WA) | 98505-0001 |
235237 | Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom | Lakewood (WA) | 98498-1999 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Olympia, WA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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OLW | Centennial Station | 6600 Yelm Highway S.E. | RAIL |
CTL | Centralia station | 210 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
TAC | Tacoma Dome Station | 1001 Puyallup Avenue | RAIL |
TUK | Tukwila station | 7301 South 158th St. | RAIL |
SVF | Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington | 2701 Alaskan Way | OTHER |
Post offices near Olympia
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Olympia Post Office | Olympia (WA) | 98501 |
Westside Olympia Post Office | Olympia (WA) | 98502 |
Tumwater Post Office | Tumwater (WA) | 98501 |
Lacey Post Office | Lacey (WA) | 98503 |
Olympia Carrier Annex Post Office | Tumwater (WA) | 98501 |
Other cities in Thurston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Thurston County , WA.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Lacey | 54,178 | The most populous city in Thurston County, Washington. |
Tumwater | 24,272 | City in Thurston County, Washington, United States |
Yelm | 9,591 | City in Thurston County, Washington, United States |
Grand Mound | 2,981 | City in Thurston County, Washington, United States |
North Yelm | 2,906 | Census designated place |
Rainier | 2,350 | City in Thurston County, Washington, United States |
Tenino | 1,867 | City in Thurston County, Washington, United States |
Bucoda | 591 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Olympia distances to largest Washington cities
- Seattle
- Spokane
- Tacoma
- Vancouver
- Bellevue
- Kent
- Everett
- Spokane Valley
- Renton
- Federal Way
- Kirkland
- Yakima
- Bellingham
- Kennewick
- Auburn
- Pasco
- Redmond
- Marysville