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Washington

Evergreen State • WA • West

Quick Facts

CapitalOlympia

Largest CitySeattle

Population6,203,788

Per Capita Income$31,582

NicknameEvergreen State

StatehoodNovember 11, 1889

State BirdWillow Goldfinch

State FlowerCoast Rhododendron

State TreeWestern Hemlock

State SongWashington, My Home

Geography

Land Area66,582 sq mi

Water Area4,721 sq mi

Total Area71,303 sq mi

RegionWest

About Washington

Washington, known as the “Evergreen State,” has a population of 6,203,788 and a per capita income of $31,582. The state capital is Olympia and the largest city is Seattle. Washington joined the Union on November 11, 1889 and covers 71,303 square miles across the West region. Explore 95 cities and towns across Washington with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.

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