Washington census statistical areas

Information about Washington census statistical areas

The United States Census Bureau has defined 1 Combined Statistical Area (CSA),[1] 12 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs),[2] and 9 Micropolitan Statistical Areas (μSAs)[3] in the State of Washington.[4] The following table describes these areas with the following information:
  • The name of the Combined Statistical Area (CSA), if any.[1][5]
  • The population of the CSA as of 2006-07-01, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau.[6][7]
  • The name of the Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA).[8][5]
  • The population of the CBSA as of 2006-07-01, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau.[9][7]
  • The name of the county.[5]
  • The population of the county as of 2006-07-01, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau.[10][7]
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Map of the 39 counties of the State of Washington

United States Census Bureau Statistical Areas in the State of Washington
Combined Statistical Area 2006 Pop Core Based Statistical Area 2006 Pop County 2006 Pop
Seattle-Tacoma-Olympia, WA CSA3,991,911Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA MSA3,263,497King County, Washington1,826,732
Pierce County, Washington766,878
Snohomish County, Washington669,887
Bremerton-Silverdale, WA MSA240,604Kitsap County, Washington240,604
Olympia, WA MSA234,670Thurston County, Washington234,670
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA MSA115,700Skagit County, Washington115,700
Oak Harbor, WA μSA81,489Island County, Washington81,489
Shelton, WA μSA55,951Mason County, Washington55,951
primary census statistical area446,706Spokane, WA MSA446,706Spokane County, Washington446,706
primary census statistical area2,137,565
423,771		Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA MSA2,137,565
423,771		Multnomah County, Oregon681,454
Washington County, Oregon514,269
Clark County, Washington412,938
Clackamas County, Oregon374,230
Yamhill County, Oregon94,678
Columbia County, Oregon49,163
Skamania County, Washington10,833
primary census statistical area233,105Yakima, WA MSA233,105Yakima County, Washington233,105
primary census statistical area226,033Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA MSA226,033Benton County, Washington159,463
Franklin County, Washington66,570
primary census statistical area185,953Bellingham, WA MSA185,953Whatcom County, Washington185,953
primary census statistical area106,806Wenatchee, WA MSA106,806Chelan County, Washington71,034
Douglas County, Washington35,772
primary census statistical area99,905Longview, WA MSA99,905Cowlitz County, Washington99,905
primary census statistical area82,612Moses Lake, WA μSA82,612Grant County, Washington82,612
primary census statistical area73,585Centralia, WA μSA73,585Lewis County, Washington73,585
primary census statistical area71,587Aberdeen, WA μSA71,587Grays Harbor County, Washington71,587
primary census statistical area70,400Port Angeles, WA μSA70,400Clallam County, Washington70,400
primary census statistical area57,721Walla Walla, WA μSA57,721Walla Walla County, Washington57,721
primary census statistical area39,838Pullman, WA μSA39,838Whitman County, Washington39,838
primary census statistical area37,189Ellensburg, WA μSA37,189Kittitas County, Washington37,189
primary census statistical area59,571
21,247		Lewiston, ID-WA MSA59,571
21,247		Nez Perce County, Idaho38,324
Asotin County, Washington21,247
noneStevens County, Washington42,632
Okanogan County, Washington40,040
Jefferson County, Washington29,279
Pacific County, Washington21,735
Klickitat County, Washington20,335
Adams County, Washington16,887
San Juan County, Washington15,298
Pend Oreille County, Washington12,951
Lincoln County, Washington10,376
Ferry County, Washington7,560
Columbia County, Washington4,087
Wahkiakum County, Washington4,026
Garfield County, Washington2,223

See also

U.S. Census Bureau statistical areas by state, district, or territory
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References

1. ^ The United States Census Bureau defines a Combined Statistical Area (CSA) as an aggregate of adjacent Core Based Statistical Areas that are linked by commuting ties.
2. ^ The United States Census Bureau defines a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) as a Core Based Statistical Area having at least one urbanized area of 50,000 or more population, plus adjacent territory that has a high degree of social and economic integration with the core as measured by commuting ties.
3. ^ The United States Census Bureau defines a Micropolitan Statistical Area (μSA) as a Core Based Statistical Area having at least one urban cluster of at least 10,000 but less than 50,000 population, plus adjacent territory that has a high degree of social and economic integration with the core as measured by commuting ties.
4. ^ OMB Bulletin No. 07-01: Update of Statistical Area Definitions and Guidance on Their Uses (PDF). United States Office of Management and Budget (2006-12-18). Retrieved on 2007-04-10.
5. ^ An area that extends into more than one state is displayed in teal. An out-of-state area is displayed in green.
6. ^ Annual Estimates of the Population of Combined Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 (CBSA-EST2006-02) (CSV). 2006 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division (2007-04-05). Retrieved on 2007-04-10.
7. ^ The total population of a multi-state area is displayed in teal, with the in-state population displayed below in black. The population of an out-of-state area is displayed in green.
8. ^ The United States Census Bureau defines a Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA) as one or more adjacent counties or county equivalents that have at least one urban cluster of at least 10,000 population, plus adjacent territory that has a high degree of social and economic integration with the core as measured by commuting ties. The Census Bureau has defined two types of CBSAs: (1) a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which has an urban core population of 50,000 or more, or (2) a Micropolitan Statistical Area (μSA), which has an urban core population of 10,000 or more but less than 50,000.
9. ^ Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 (CBSA-EST2006-01) (CSV). 2006 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division (2007-04-05). Retrieved on 2007-04-10.
10. ^ Annual County Population Estimates and Estimated Components of Change: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 (CO-EST2006-alldata) (CSV). 2006 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division (2007-03-22). Retrieved on 2007-04-10.

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combined statistical areas (CSAs). Using Census Bureau data the OMB compiles lists of CSAs. The areas that combine retain their own designations as metropolitan or micropolitan statistical areas within the larger combined statistical area.
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urbanized area—a contiguous area of relatively high population density. The counties containing the core urbanized area are known as the central counties of the MSA.
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United States Micropolitan Statistical Areas (μSA), as defined by the Census Bureau and the Office of Management and Budget, are urban areas in the United States based around a core city or town with a population of 10,000 to 49,999.
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Core Based Statistical Area is the official term for a functional region based around an urban center of at least 10,000 people, based on standards published by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in 2000.
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county of the United States is a local level of government smaller than a state and not smaller than a city or town, in a U.S. state or territory. The word "county" is used in 48 of the 50 states, while Louisiana uses the term "parish" and Alaska uses the word "borough.
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Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue

Common name: Puget Sound Metropolitan Area
Largest city
Other cities Seattle
 - Tacoma
 - Bellevue
 - Olympia
Population  Ranked 15th in the U.S.
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Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue

Common name: Puget Sound Metropolitan Area
Largest city
Other cities Seattle
 - Tacoma
 - Bellevue
 - Olympia
Population  Ranked 15th in the U.S.
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King County is located in the U.S. state of Washington. The population in the 2000 census was 1,737,034 and in 2006 was an estimated 1,835,300. By population, King is the largest county in Washington, and the 12th largest in the United States.
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Pierce County is the second most populous county in the U.S. state of Washington. Formed out of Thurston County on December 22, 1852, by the legislature of Oregon Territory [1] [2] , it was named for U.S. President Franklin Pierce.
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Snohomish County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. It is named after the Snohomish tribe. Since 2000, the county's population has grown from 606,024 to 686,300 residents (2007 figures), making it one of the fastest-growing in the state, ranking third in
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Kitsap County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington, named after Chief Kitsap of the Suquamish tribe. As of 2000, its population is 231,969. Its county seat is at Port Orchard, and its largest city is Bremerton.
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Kitsap County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington, named after Chief Kitsap of the Suquamish tribe. As of 2000, its population is 231,969. Its county seat is at Port Orchard, and its largest city is Bremerton.
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Thurston County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. It is named after Samuel R. Thurston, the Oregon Territory's first delegate to Congress. As of July 1, 2006, the population was 234,670.
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Thurston County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. It is named after Samuel R. Thurston, the Oregon Territory's first delegate to Congress. As of July 1, 2006, the population was 234,670.
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Skagit County (pronounced IPA: /ˈskædʒɨt/) is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. It is named after the Skagit Indian tribe. As of 2000, the population was 102,979.
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Skagit County (pronounced IPA: /ˈskædʒɨt/) is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. It is named after the Skagit Indian tribe. As of 2000, the population was 102,979.
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Island County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. In 2000, its population was 71,558. Its county seat is Coupeville, while its largest city is Oak Harbor.
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Mason County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. It is named for the first Secretary of Washington Territory, C.H. Mason. As of 2000, the population was 49,405. The county seat is at Shelton, the county's only incorporated city.
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Spokane County is a county located in the state of Washington. It is named after the Spokane Indian tribe. As of the 2007 Washington Census estimation, the population was 451,200, making it the fourth most populous county in Washington state.
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Spokane County is a county located in the state of Washington. It is named after the Spokane Indian tribe. As of the 2007 Washington Census estimation, the population was 451,200, making it the fourth most populous county in Washington state.
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The Portland-Vancouver, Oregon-Washington, Metropolitan Statistical Area, also known as the Portland metropolitan area or Greater Portland, is an urban area in the U.S. states of Oregon and Washington centered around the city of Portland, Oregon.
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Multnomah County (IPA: [ml̩t ˈno mə]) is one of 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon. Though smallest in area, it is the most populous[1] as its county seat, Portland, is the state's largest city.
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Washington County is one of 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon. Originally named Twality in 1843, the territorial legislature renamed it for the first president of the United States, George Washington, in 1849. In 2000 census, its population was 445,342.
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Clark County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Washington, across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon.

Clark County was the first county of Washington, named after William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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Clackamas County (IPA: [ˈklæ kə mɪs]) is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. The county was named after the Native Americans living in the area, the Clackamas Indians, who were part of the Chinookan
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Yamhill County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. According to Oregon Geographic Names, the origin of the name is uncertain, but is probably from an explorer's name for a local Native American tribe, the Yamhill, who are part of the North Kalapuyan family.
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Columbia County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. It was named for the Columbia River, which forms its eastern and northern borders. As of 2000, its population was 43,560. The county seat is St. Helens.
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Skamania County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. Its name derives from the Chinookan word for "swift water," a reference to the Columbia River. As of 2000, the population is 9,872.
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