SEATTLE — Seattle had the fourth-fastest growth rate increase last year among major U.S. cities, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Data shows the city’s population increased by 11, 572 people, or roughly 1.5%, between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025. Seattle’s total population hit 784,777 people last year, which is a new record.
Growth rate is measured by the percent change over the year. By numeric increase, Seattle was the fifth-fastest growing U.S. city with a population over 20,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau…