Most Populated Cities in Washington
Cities ranked by total population · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most populated cities in Washington based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by total population from highest to lowest. Seattle leads the ranking with a value of 741,440 and a population of 741,440.
The top three cities are Seattle (741,440), Spokane (229,228), and Tacoma (220,482). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most populated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Washington.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Seattle | 741,440 | 741,440 |
| #2 | Spokane | 229,228 | 229,228 |
| #3 | Tacoma | 220,482 | 220,482 |
| #4 | Vancouver | 192,696 | 192,696 |
| #5 | Bellevue | 151,199 | 151,199 |
| #6 | Kent | 135,015 | 135,015 |
| #7 | Everett | 111,083 | 111,083 |
| #8 | Spokane Valley | 105,460 | 105,460 |
| #9 | Renton | 105,279 | 105,279 |
| #10 | Federal Way | 99,232 | 99,232 |
| #11 | Yakima | 96,810 | 96,810 |
| #12 | Bellingham | 92,367 | 92,367 |
| #13 | Kirkland | 91,614 | 91,614 |
| #14 | Auburn | 85,455 | 85,455 |
| #15 | Kennewick | 84,389 | 84,389 |
| #16 | Pasco | 78,446 | 78,446 |
| #17 | Redmond | 75,721 | 75,721 |
| #18 | Marysville | 71,570 | 71,570 |
| #19 | South Hill | 68,161 | 68,161 |
| #20 | Sammamish | 66,375 | 66,375 |
| #21 | Lakewood | 63,034 | 63,034 |
| #22 | Richland | 61,912 | 61,912 |
| #23 | Shoreline | 59,280 | 59,280 |
| #24 | Lacey | 57,088 | 57,088 |
| #25 | Olympia | 55,583 | 55,583 |
| #26 | Burien | 51,331 | 51,331 |
| #27 | Bothell | 48,610 | 48,610 |
| #28 | Bremerton | 44,531 | 44,531 |
| #29 | Edmonds | 42,783 | 42,783 |
| #30 | Puyallup | 42,642 | 42,642 |
| #31 | Lynnwood | 40,953 | 40,953 |
| #32 | Lake Stevens | 39,500 | 39,500 |
| #33 | Issaquah | 39,472 | 39,472 |
| #34 | Parkland | 39,174 | 39,174 |
| #35 | Longview | 37,836 | 37,836 |
| #36 | Wenatchee | 35,502 | 35,502 |
| #37 | Mount Vernon | 35,312 | 35,312 |
| #38 | Graham | 35,090 | 35,090 |
| #39 | University Place | 34,850 | 34,850 |
| #40 | Spanaway | 34,322 | 34,322 |
| #41 | Walla Walla | 33,766 | 33,766 |
| #42 | Des Moines | 32,545 | 32,545 |
| #43 | Pullman | 31,939 | 31,939 |
| #44 | SeaTac | 31,143 | 31,143 |
| #45 | Orchards | 29,716 | 29,716 |
| #46 | Maple Valley | 28,121 | 28,121 |
| #47 | Camas | 26,779 | 26,779 |
| #48 | Tumwater | 26,519 | 26,519 |
| #49 | Moses Lake | 25,594 | 25,594 |
| #50 | Mill Creek East | 25,461 | 25,461 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most populated in Washington?
Seattle ranks #1 for most populated cities in Washington with a value of 741,440 and a population of 741,440.
How many cities are ranked for most populated cities in Washington?
There are 50 cities ranked for most populated cities in Washington. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Washington compare to other states for most populated cities?
You can compare Washington's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most populated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.