Washington, state of the United States of America. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 7,693,612 inhabitants. The state was created 135 years ago in 1889. Its capital city is Olympia.
From rainforests to deserts, Washington State packs in diverse landscapes and exciting destinations within its 71,000 square miles. Home to over 7.5 million residents, notable cities and towns to explore in Washington include:
Seattle – The Emerald City wows visitors with its iconic Space Needle, Pike Place Market, museums like the Chihuly Garden and Glass, and lively waterfront along Elliott Bay leading to Puget Sound.
Spokane – Situated on the Spokane River in eastern Washington, Spokane delights with its Riverfront Park, historic Davenport Hotel, and proximity to outdoor recreation at Lake Coeur d’Alene and Mt. Spokane.
Leavenworth – This Bavarian-themed town in central Washington transports visitors to the Alps with its architecture, beer halls, music, and German festivals. Outdoor recreation in the Cascades astounds.
Walla Walla – Nestled amid Washington wine country, Walla Walla charms with its restored turn-of-the-century architecture housing winery tasting rooms, boutiques, galleries, and restaurants using fresh local produce.
Olympia – Washington’s capital has a vibrant, youthful vibe thanks to Evergreen State College. It provides easy access to stunning Puget Sound shorelines and the Olympic Peninsula’s forests and mountains.
Washington’s lively and scenic cities highlight the natural beauty, cultural diversity, and adventurous spirit of the state.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington.
City Name | Title | County | Population |
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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 |
Redmond | The second most populous city in King County, Washington. | King | 72,507 |
Marysville | The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington. | Snohomish | 71,392 |
Sammamish | Town | King | 65,960 |
Lakewood | The most populous city in Pierce County, Washington. | Pierce | 59,829 |
Richland | The most populous city in Benton County, Washington. | Benton | 59,439 |
Shoreline | Town in Washington | King | 58,197 |
Lacey | The most populous city in Thurston County, Washington. | Thurston | 54,178 |
Olympia | The capital of Washington state. | Thurston | 53,620 |
South Hill | Town in Virginia | Pierce | 52,431 |
Burien | Town in Washington, United States | King | 51,268 |
Bothell | A city in King County, Washington. | King | 47,524 |
Puyallup | The second-largest city in Pierce County, Washington. | Pierce | 42,569 |
Edmonds | A city in Snohomish County, Washington. | Snohomish | 42,515 |
Bremerton | A city in Kitsap County, Washington. | Kitsap | 42,322 |
Issaquah | A city in King County, Washington. | King | 39,681 |
Lynnwood | City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States | Snohomish | 39,042 |
Longview | City in Washington state, United States | Cowlitz | 38,515 |
Mount Vernon | City in Skagit County, Washington, United States | Skagit | 36,336 |
Parkland | City in Broward County, Florida, United States | Pierce | 35,803 |
Lake Stevens | City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States | Snohomish | 34,794 |
Pullman | City in eastern Washington | Whitman | 34,336 |
Wenatchee | City in Chelan County, Washington | Chelan | 34,219 |
University Place | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States | Pierce | 34,090 |
West Lake Sammamish | Census designated place | King | 33,929 |
Walla Walla | City in Washington, United States | Walla Walla | 33,096 |
Des Moines | City in Washington | King | 32,389 |
SeaTac | Airport in SeaTac, Washington, USA | King | 28,904 |
Maple Valley | City in King County, Washington, United States | King | 27,544 |
Spanaway | Census designated place | Pierce | 27,227 |
North Creek | Census-designated place in Warren County, New York | Snohomish | 26,410 |
Camas | City in Clark County, Washington, United States | Clark | 25,981 |
Mercer Island | Island in the United States of America | King | 25,912 |
Opportunity | Census designated place | Spokane | 25,877 |
Bainbridge Island | City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States | Kitsap | 25,358 |
Moses Lake | City in Washington | Grant | 24,274 |
Tumwater | City in Thurston County, Washington, United States | Thurston | 24,272 |
Oak Harbor | City in Washington | Island | 23,643 |
Kenmore | City in Washington | King | 23,062 |
Bonney Lake | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States | Pierce | 22,572 |
Cottage Lake | Census designated place | King | 22,494 |
Battle Ground | City in Clark County, Washington | Clark | 21,712 |
Covington | City in Washington, United States | King | 21,581 |
Ellensburg | City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States | Kittitas | 21,576 |
Mukilteo | Waterfront city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States | Snohomish | 21,351 |
Mountlake Terrace | City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States | Snohomish | 21,315 |
Arlington | City in northern Snohomish County, Washington, United States | Snohomish | 21,068 |
West Lake Stevens | City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States of America | Snohomish | 21,047 |
Mill Creek | City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA | Snohomish | 20,802 |
Monroe | City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States | Snohomish | 20,681 |
Port Angeles | City in Clallam County, Washington | Clallam | 20,381 |
Tukwila | City in Washington | King | 20,256 |
Salmon Creek | Census designated place | Clark | 19,686 |
Orchards | Census designated place | Clark | 19,556 |
Silverdale | Census designated place in Kitsap County, Washington, USA | Kitsap | 19,204 |
Frederickson | Census designated place | Pierce | 18,719 |
Five Corners | Census designated place | Clark | 18,159 |
Centralia | City in Washington State | Lewis | 17,995 |
Anacortes | City in Washington, United States | Skagit | 17,715 |
Sunnyside | City in Washington, United States | Clark | 16,924 |
Aberdeen | City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA | Grays Harbor | 16,827 |
Sunnyside | City in Washington, United States | Yakima | 16,325 |
Washougal | City in Clark County, Washington, United States | Clark | 16,111 |
Ferndale | City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States | Whatcom | 15,531 |
Martha Lake | Census designated place | Snohomish | 15,473 |
West Richland | City in Benton County, Washington | Benton | 15,423 |
Lynden | City in Washington, United States | Whatcom | 15,408 |
Woodinville | City in King County, Washington, United States | King | 14,980 |
Port Orchard | City in Washington, United States | Kitsap | 14,718 |
Elk Plain | Census designated place | Pierce | 14,205 |
Camano | Census designated place | Island | 14,202 |
East Wenatchee | City in Douglas County, Washington, United States | Douglas | 14,012 |
Snoqualmie | Town | King | 13,555 |
White Center | Census designated place | King | 13,495 |
Lake Forest Park | City in King County, Washington, United States | King | 13,432 |
Edgewood | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States | Pierce | 13,410 |
Lea Hill | Census designated place | King | 13,182 |
Kingsgate | Census designated place | King | 13,065 |
Cheney | City in the U. | Spokane | 12,930 |
Newcastle | City in King County, Washington, United States | King | 12,905 |
Artondale | Census designated place | Pierce | 12,653 |
Enumclaw | City in Washington state, USA | King | 12,548 |
Kelso | Town and parish in Scottish Borders, Scotland | Cowlitz | 12,438 |
Sedro-Woolley | City in Washington, United States | Skagit | 12,182 |
Prairie Ridge | Census designated place | Pierce | 11,464 |