Seattle Population 2026

Seattle has a population of 780,995, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Washington. Roughly 0.2% of United States's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Seattle (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

780,995

Rank in United States

#18

Coordinates

47.61°N, 122.33°W

~56 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles

Distance to capital (Washington)

3,737 km

2,321 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Washington

City	Population	Rank in United States
Tri-Cities	244,036	#89
Spokane	229,447	#101
Tacoma	222,906	#105
Vancouver	196,442	#128
Bellevue	139,820	#202
Kent	126,952	#229
Everett	108,010	#292
Renton	100,242	#322

Cities near Seattle

Bellevue139,820 people · ~10 km away
Bainbridge Island23,840 people · ~14 km away
Renton100,242 people · ~16 km away
Bremerton39,520 people · ~23 km away
Edmonds41,375 people · ~23 km away
Lynnwood36,997 people · ~24 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Seattle?

Seattle has a population of 780,995 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in United States.

What state is Seattle in?

Seattle is located in Washington, United States.

Is Seattle the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,737 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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