King County, county in the state of Washington, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,274,315 inhabitants. The county was created 171 years ago in 1852. Its county seat is Seattle.
There are 52 city/town in King County, WA. The largest city of King County is Seattle with a population of 769,714. Other cities include, Bellevue population 148,073, Kent population 130,676, Renton population 101,494, Federal Way population 96,307
As the home of Seattle, King County occupies a central place in the culture and economy of Washington State. Yet it would be inaccurate to think of King County as Seattle and nothing else. Expanding out from the ever-growing center of downtown, distinct cities help comprise the fabric of life in and around Seattle.
To the north lies Shoreline, home to the tranquil Shoreline Community College campus and Shoreline Park with its prime views of Puget Sound. Moving east you'll find Ballard and north Ballard, historic maritime communities known today for nightlife and dining. Bellevue embodies the sleek high-tech aesthetic of the Pacific Northwest. And down south, Renton and Kent cater to those seeking more affordable suburbs.
Beyond the urban areas, Vashon Island offers a rustic escape just a ferry ride away from the city. For outdoor recreation, Sammamish in the northeastern part of the state. Issaquah is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Issaquah Historical Society and the Issaquah Farmers Market.">Issaquah beckons adventure seekers to its hiking trails and salmon hatcheries. Even Woodinville has entered the mix with its idyllic wineries.
From urban excitement to cozy island life, King County truly has it all. The many distinct towns and cities around Seattle each contribute something special to make it one of America's fastest growing regions.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in King County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Algona | City in King County, Washington, United States | 3,199 |
Ames Lake | Census designated place in Washington, United States | 1,486 |
Auburn | The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington. | 81,024 |
Beaux Arts Village | Town of the United States | 322 |
Bellevue | The most populous city in Washington. | 148,073 |
Black Diamond | City in King County, Washington, United States | 5,403 |
Bothell | A city in King County, Washington. | 47,524 |
Burien | Town in Washington, United States | 51,268 |
Carnation | City | 2,306 |
Clyde Hill | City in King County, Washington, United States | 3,398 |
Cottage Lake | Census designated place | 22,494 |
Covington | City in Washington, United States | 21,581 |
Des Moines | City in Washington | 32,389 |
Duvall | City in King County, Washington, United States of America | 8,161 |
East Renton Highlands | Census designated place | 11,140 |
Eastgate | Census designated place and neighborhood of Bellevue, Washington | 4,958 |
Enumclaw | City in Washington state, USA | 12,548 |
Fall City | Census designated place | 1,993 |
Federal Way | A city in King County, Washington. | 96,307 |
Hunts Point | Town | 435 |
Issaquah | A city in King County, Washington. | 39,681 |
Kenmore | City in Washington | 23,062 |
Kent | The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington. | 130,676 |
Kingsgate | Census designated place | 13,065 |
Kirkland | A city in King County, Washington. | 95,431 |
Lake Forest Park | City in King County, Washington, United States | 13,432 |
Lea Hill | Census designated place | 13,182 |
Maple Valley | City in King County, Washington, United States | 27,544 |
Medina | City in Washington state | 3,308 |
Mercer Island | Island in the United States of America | 25,912 |
Mirrormont | Census designated place | 3,659 |
Newcastle | City in King County, Washington, United States | 12,905 |
Newport | City in, and the county seat of, Pend Oreille County, Washington | 2,266 |
Normandy Park | City in King County, Washington, United States | 6,566 |
North Bend | City in the Washington, United States | 7,590 |
Pacific | Human settlement in Washington, United States of America | 7,168 |
Redmond | The second most populous city in King County, Washington. | 72,507 |
Renton | The second most populous city in King County, Washington. | 101,494 |
Riverbend | Census-designated place in King County, Washington (state), USA | 2,132 |
Sammamish | Town | 65,960 |
SeaTac | Airport in SeaTac, Washington, USA | 28,904 |
Seattle | The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area. | 769,714 |
Shoreline | Town in Washington | 58,197 |
Skykomish | Town in Washington (state), U. | 219 |
Snoqualmie | Town | 13,555 |
Tanner | Town in Washington | 1,018 |
Tukwila | City in Washington | 20,256 |
Vashon | Town on Vashon Island in King County, Washington, United States | 10,624 |
West Lake Sammamish | Census designated place | 33,929 |
White Center | Census designated place | 13,495 |
Woodinville | City in King County, Washington, United States | 14,980 |
Yarrow Point | Town of the United States | 1,146 |