About Washington State
Washington is home to 7.8 million people (2022) and has one of the fastest-growing populations in the nation, with an increase of 15% between 2010 and 2020. The state ranks 13th for population and 18th for size. The state’s capital is Olympia. The largest city is Seattle, with nearly 750,000 residents. Nearby cities to Olympia include Tacoma, also on the Puget Sound, and the other major urban areas include Spokane in the east and Vancouver in the southwest. Washington has 39 counties, divided into seven service regions. The Census Bureau reports that individuals residing in Washington are 65% non-hispanic White, 14% Hispanic or Latino, 11% Asian, 5% Black, and 2% American Indian/Alaska Native. There is a significantly larger Asian population and smaller Black population in the state compared to the national average.
Race/Ethnicity Demographics
POPULATION
333.3 million
National
Washington
7.8 million
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
n Asian/Pacific Islander n Latino/Hispanic n Two or more races
n Black/African American
n Native Amerian/Alaskan Native
n White (non-Hispanic)
Source: U.S. Census Quickfacts
There are 29 federally recognized tribes in Washington. DCYF has a dedicated Office of Tribal Relations, which supports DCYF’s work with the tribes. The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe is the first tribe in Washington state approved to license and operate its own foster care program. Washington ranks 16th for child well-being, according to Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT Data Book, with low ratings across children’s economic, health, and educational well-being metrics. Washington is stronger in health outcomes, ranking sixth in the country. Outcomes related to maternal and child health also exceed national averages.
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