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2000 Census results: King County population exceeds 1.7 million
On March 23, 2001 the U S Census Bureau released population counts
from the 2000 Census that confirm Washington State and King County growth
in recent years. In April 2000, the Census counted 1,737,034 persons in
King County, up 15% from 1,507,300 in 1990. Washington State, with
5,894,000 persons, grew 21% during the 1990s, twice as fast as the nation.
Seattle, the State's largest city, had a population of 563,374 up 9%.
The new numbers, slightly larger than expected, underscored the public's
excellent response to the 2000 Census, which apparently benefited from a
better response rate than the 1990 Census. King County Executive Ron Sims
chaired the local effort to encourage King County residents to answer the
Census, helping to achieve a successful count.
 Census Report
King County Population
March 2001
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| Population, April 2000 |
1,737,034 |
| · Population, April 1990 |
1,507,319 |
| · Growth |
229,715 |
| · Percent growth |
15.2% |
| Source: 2000 Census PL 94-171 data, March 2001 |
1990's Growth is Slower Than
1980's Growth
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| · Population, April 1990 |
1,507,319 |
| · Population, April 1980 |
1,269,898 |
| · Growth during 1980's |
237,421 |
| · Percent growth |
18.7% |
VIEW >> 2000 Population Count for
King County and its Cities
The new population counts will serve a wide variety of public and private
purposes. Total population numbers will be used for distribution of State
and federal funds that will now accurately reflect the number and location
of persons in King County. Later this year, redistricting of legislative
districts and King County Council districts will ensure that "one person
one vote" equity is maintained.
More Data >> King County Census Viewer
For more information, please contact:
Chandler Felt, Demographer
King County
Office of Budget
516 3rd Avenue, Rm. 420
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 296-3434
(206) 296-3462 FAX
(800) 325-6165 TDD
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2000 Census in the News
The following links will take you to sites outside of the
King County Web.
July 22, 2001
The Central Area: Seattle's changing heart Seattle Times
July 21, 2001
Looking for kids? Baby boom's in the suburbs and towns Seattle Post Intelligencer
July 11, 2001
2001 population numbers released; King County nation’s 12th largest county King County Executive
July 11, 2001
Census shows widening racial gap in home ownership Seattle Post Intelligencer
July 11, 2001
City near top nationally in gay couples Seattle Times
July 11, 2001
Sammamish planners struggle with growth - City expected to continue growing, yet it still needs to improve infrastructure Eastside Journal
March 27, 2001
The 2000 Census: I-5 drives population increase Seattle Post Intelligencer
March 26, 2001
The 2000 Census: Minorities ride wave of shifting demographics Seattle Post Intelligencer
March 25, 2001
Highlights from Census 2000 Seattle Times
March 25, 2001
Eastside nears size of Seattle: Census shows area growing 3 times faster Eastside Journal
March 25, 2001
Census shows growing diversity in Bellevue Eastside Journal
March 25, 2001
Supersizing from small town to suburb Seattle Times
March 25, 2001
Soaring past Seattle - South County population tops state's largest city South County Journal
March 24, 2001
A blending of identities: Census shows large increase in minorities Seattle Times
March 24, 2001
City life again holds allure Seattle Times
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