Seattle’s Population Passes the 800,000 Mark, State Data Shows

'Seattle is not dying': Population surpasses 800,000

Seattle continues to be one of the country’s fastest-growing cities after its population surpassed 800,000, according to new estimates from Washington’s Office of Financial Management. Seattle’s population is approximately 816,600 as of April 1, up 18,900 people from 2024. It’s the fifth consecutive year that Seattle’s growth rate has increased by at least 2%. “Seattle is not dying, which is a theme that we’ve had on the show since its inception…

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Seattle passes a milestone: 800,000 people and counting

For the first time, Seattle’s population topped 800,000, according to new estimates from the state's Office of Financial Management.

Seattle's population hits another milestone

New state data shows Seattle's population hitting 816,600 in 2025, significantly higher than the most recent Census Bureau population estimate, writes FYI Guy.

Seattle population tops 800,000 for the first time as city growth ...

Seattle’s population passes the 800,000 mark, state data shows

We know Seattle is growing fast again, but just how many people live here? It’s a little unclear, since population figures from the state don’t quite align with those from the U.S. Census Bureau. Read more...