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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Liberty Lake | City in Spokane County, Washington, United States | Spokane | 11,430 |
Ridgefield | City in Washington, United States | Clark | 11,278 |
Poulsbo | City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States | Kitsap | 11,211 |
East Renton Highlands | Census designated place | King | 11,140 |
Grandview | City in Washington, United States | Yakima | 11,029 |
Shelton | County seat of Mason County, Washington, United States | Mason | 10,955 |
Gig Harbor | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States | Pierce | 10,873 |
Maltby | Census designated place | Snohomish | 10,830 |
Vashon | Town on Vashon Island in King County, Washington, United States | King | 10,624 |
Sumner | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States of America | Pierce | 10,551 |
Fife | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States | Pierce | 10,458 |
Snohomish | City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States | Snohomish | 10,362 |
Veradale | Census designated place | Spokane | 9,991 |
Dishman | Census designated place | Spokane | 9,978 |
Port Townsend | City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Washington | Jefferson | 9,973 |
Walnut Grove | City in Minnesota, United States | Clark | 9,790 |
Minnehaha | Census-designated place in Clark County, Washington, United States | Clark | 9,771 |
Airway Heights | City in Spokane County, Washington, United States | Spokane | 9,618 |
DuPont | City in the state of Washington | Pierce | 9,594 |
Yelm | City in Thurston County, Washington, United States | Thurston | 9,591 |
Burlington | City in Skagit County, Washington, United States | Skagit | 9,543 |
College Place | City in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States | Walla Walla | 9,491 |
East Wenatchee Bench | Census designated place | Douglas | 8,856 |
Toppenish | City in Yakima County, Washington, United States | Yakima | 8,766 |
Hoquiam | City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States | Grays Harbor | 8,699 |
Orting | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States | Pierce | 8,647 |
Othello | City | Adams | 8,454 |
Alderwood Manor | Census designated place | Snohomish | 8,442 |
Birch Bay | Census designated place | Whatcom | 8,413 |
Quincy | City in Grant County, Washington, United States | Grant | 8,387 |
Milton | City in Washington, USA | Pierce | 8,222 |
Ephrata | City of the state Washington, United States | Grant | 8,217 |
Duvall | City in King County, Washington, United States of America | King | 8,161 |
Selah | City of the United States | Yakima | 8,138 |
Waller | CDP in Pierce County, Washington | Pierce | 7,922 |
Fairwood | Census designated place in King County, Washington | Spokane | 7,905 |
Mill Plain | Census designated place | Clark | 7,874 |
Mount Vista | Census designated place | Clark | 7,850 |
Chehalis | City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States | Lewis | 7,825 |
Sequim | City in Clallam County, Washington, United States | Clallam | 7,780 |
North Bend | City in the Washington, United States | King | 7,590 |
Stanwood | City in Washington | Snohomish | 7,571 |
Clarkston | City in Washington | Asotin | 7,500 |
Felida | Census designated place | Clark | 7,385 |
Pacific | Human settlement in Washington, United States of America | King | 7,168 |
Parkwood | Census-designated place in Madera County, California | Kitsap | 7,126 |
Brier | City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States | Snohomish | 6,955 |
Terrace Heights | Census designated place | Yakima | 6,937 |
Fircrest | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States | Pierce | 6,884 |
Ocean Shores | City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States | Grays Harbor | 6,724 |
Normandy Park | City in King County, Washington, United States | King | 6,566 |
Woodland | Town in Washington state, United States | Cowlitz | 6,548 |
Sudden Valley | Census designated place | Whatcom | 6,441 |
Steilacoom | Town in Washington, United States | Pierce | 6,416 |
Prosser | County seat of Benton County, Washington | Benton | 6,398 |
Union Gap | City in Yakima County, Washington, United States | Yakima | 6,160 |
Finley | City in North Dakota | Benton | 6,012 |
East Port Orchard | Census designated place | Kitsap | 5,919 |
Country Homes | Census designated place | Spokane | 5,841 |
Sultan | City in USA | Snohomish | 5,673 |
Blaine | City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States | Whatcom | 5,638 |
Woods Creek | Census designated place | Snohomish | 5,589 |
Connell | City in Franklin County, Washington, United States | Franklin | 5,503 |
Black Diamond | City in King County, Washington, United States | King | 5,403 |
Buckley | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States | Pierce | 5,286 |
Tracyton | Census designated place | Kitsap | 5,233 |
Mattawa | City in Washington, United States | Grant | 5,112 |
Wapato | City in Washington | Yakima | 4,980 |
Eastgate | Census designated place and neighborhood of Bellevue, Washington | King | 4,958 |
Medical Lake | City in Spokane County, Washington, United States | Spokane | 4,944 |
Colville | City in Stevens County, Washington, United States of America | Stevens | 4,828 |
Omak | City in north-central Washington, United States | Okanogan | 4,827 |
Hockinson | Census designated place | Clark | 4,771 |
Granite Falls | City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States | Chelan | 4,585 |
Trentwood | Census designated place | Spokane | 4,450 |
Deer Park | City in Spokane County, Washington, United States of America | Spokane | 4,449 |
Chelan | City in Washington | Chelan | 4,245 |
Suquamish | Census designated place | Kitsap | 4,140 |
Montesano | City in Washington, United States | Grays Harbor | 4,074 |
Forks | City in Clallam County, Washington | Clallam | 3,914 |
Granger | Human settlement in Yakima County, Washington, United States of America | Yakima | 3,882 |
Longview Heights | Census designated place | Cowlitz | 3,851 |
Venersborg | Place in Washington, USA | Clark | 3,745 |
West Pasco | Census designated place in Franklin County, Washington | Franklin | 3,739 |
Goldendale | City in Washington state | Klickitat | 3,669 |
Mirrormont | Census designated place | King | 3,659 |
Fox Island | Census designated place in Washington, United States | Pierce | 3,633 |
La Center | City in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America | Clark | 3,602 |
Ahtanum | Census designated place | Yakima | 3,601 |
Benton City | City in Benton County, Washington, United States | Benton | 3,495 |
Granite Falls | City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States | Snohomish | 3,493 |
Clyde Hill | City in King County, Washington, United States | King | 3,398 |
Elma | City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States | Grays Harbor | 3,378 |
Medina | City in Washington state | King | 3,308 |
Algona | City in King County, Washington, United States | King | 3,199 |
Cashmere | Former princely state, now a disputed territory between China, India and Pakistan | Chelan | 3,160 |
Zillah | City in Washington | Yakima | 3,135 |
Raymond | City in Washington, United States | Pacific | 3,057 |
Eatonville | Town of the United States | Pierce | 3,026 |
Grand Mound | City in Thurston County, Washington, United States | Thurston | 2,981 |