Apple state
Washington grows more apples than any other state, typically around 60% of the U.S. crop.
Capital: OlympiaLargest city: SeattleNickname: The Evergreen StateStatehood: 1889
Washington at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
184,668 km²
19th largest state
Population
7,958,180
46.2 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 13th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
15.1%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$838 billion
$83,938 personal income per capita
2024 · BEA
Births
82,072
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
65,635
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
+16,437
Births minus deaths
Population change
+100,860
July 2023–June 2024
Washington data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Washington
39 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Washington, United States
King County
County seat: Seattle
2,262,713
Population
$71,062
Income per capita
$811,200
Median home value
4.6%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 2,116 mi²
- Population density
- 1,070 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
39 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Washington
Mount St. Helens
The May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens was the deadliest and most destructive volcanic event in U.S. history.
Largest ferry system
Washington State Ferries operates the largest ferry system in the United States.
Coffee and aircraft
Starbucks opened its first store at Seattle's Pike Place Market in 1971; Boeing was founded in Seattle in 1916.