Seattle metropolitan area
The Seattle metropolitan area is a metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Washington. It is made of Seattle and places around Seattle, such as satellite cities. It has the three counties in Washington with the most people in them. These are King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties. It is part of the Puget Sound region. The United States Census Bureau calls the Seattle metropolitan area the Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue, WA metropolitan statistical area. The population is 4,018,762, according to the 2020 census.[2] It is the 15th largest metropolitan statistical area (MSA) in the United States. Over half of the people in Washington live there.[7]
| Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue, WA MSA | |
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| Coordinates: 47°29′N 121°50′W / 47.49°N 121.83°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Washington |
| Counties (MSA) | King, Pierce, Snohomish |
| Largest city | Seattle (762,500) |
| Other cities | |
| Government | |
| • Congressional districts | 1st, 2nd, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6,308.67 sq mi (16,339.4 km2) |
| • Land | 5,869.72 sq mi (15,202.5 km2) |
| • Water | 438.95 sq mi (1,136.9 km2) |
| Highest elevation | Mount Rainier 14,411 ft (4,392 m) |
| Lowest elevation | Sea level 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,018,762 |
| • Estimate (2024)[3] | 4,145,494 |
| • Rank | 15th in the U.S. |
| • Density | 685/sq mi (264/km2) |
| GDP | |
| • MSA | $566.741 billion (2023) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code prefixes[5] | 980, 981, 982, 983, 984 |
| FIPS code[6] | 53-42660 |
Seattle Metropolitan Area Media
Satellite view of the Seattle metropolitan area taken from the International Space Station in 2020
Downtown Seattle
Areal view of Kent, Washington as of 2021.
The Port of Seattle, part of the Northwest Seaport Alliance, is a major container port and trade hub
Aerial view of Pike Place Market, the most-visited tourist attraction in Seattle
Seattle Reign FC host a National Women's Soccer League match in 2023 at Lumen Field
Aerial view of Seattle–Tacoma International Airport prior to construction of the third runway
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References
- ↑ 2020 Gazetteer Files: Core Based Statistical Areas (October 28, 2021)United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 DP1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics (August 2021)United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ↑ Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas Population Totals: 2020–2024 (March 2025)United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ↑ Total Gross Domestic Product for Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (MSA). Federal Reserve Economic Data (December 4, 2024)Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ↑ 3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix MatrixUnited States Postal Service. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ↑ List 1: FIPS Metropolitan Area (CBSA) Codes (2015)United States Census Bureau. p. 6. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ↑ Balk, Gene (July 2, 2021). "What exodus? Seattle and Washington kept growing during pandemic; see how each county fared". The Seattle Times: A1. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/covid-slowed-but-didnt-stop-population-growth-in-seattle-washington-hits-7-7m-residents/. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
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