Population of Washington
Current Population
7,919,974
10yr Growth Rate
+17.78%
Rank
#13 of 50
Population Over Time
Analysis# Washington Population Analysis
Washington's population of 7.92 million in 2024 reflects sustained growth momentum, with a 17.78% increase over the past decade positioning it as the 13th most populous state. This modern growth rate significantly outpaces the state's historical peak during the 1910s, suggesting Washington has maintained accelerating demographic expansion across 124 years of data. The state's trajectory indicates it remains one of the nation's fastest-growing regions, driven by factors including tech sector expansion in the Seattle metropolitan area and Pacific Northwest migration trends.
Historical Population Data
| Year | Population | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,919,974 | +1.37% |
| 2023 | 7,812,880 | +0.36% |
| 2022 | 7,784,477 | +0.56% |
| 2021 | 7,741,433 | +0.47% |
| 2020 | 7,705,281 | +14.58% |
| 2010 | 6,724,540 | +14.09% |
| 2000 | 5,894,121 | +21.11% |
| 1990 | 4,866,692 | +17.78% |
| 1980 | 4,132,156 | +21.21% |
| 1970 | 3,409,169 | +19.49% |
| 1960 | 2,853,214 | +19.94% |
| 1950 | 2,378,963 | +37.02% |
| 1940 | 1,736,191 | +11.05% |
| 1930 | 1,563,396 | +15.24% |
| 1920 | 1,356,621 | +18.79% |
| 1910 | 1,141,990 | +120.42% |
| 1900 | 518,103 | — |