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Every county grows and Washington state's population expands by 21.11 percent over 1990 count.
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Populations grow in urbanized areas and decline in rural areas; Washington state continues to draw population from outside its borders; females live longer than males.
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Population up by more than 21 percent in Washington state, but cities mostly stagnate; "baby bust" of 1960s becomes apparent; more women than men, but they earn much less.
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Women outnumber men in Washington state for first time; Seattle and Spokane lose population as Tacoma and Everett gain; early baby boomers approach adulthood. Pictured, Boeing workers listen to an announcement about layoffs in March 1971; the company had cut more than 60,000 jobs back then. (Photo by Pete Liddell / The Seattle Times)
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First census to show full effects of post-World War II baby boom in Washington state; urban areas grow in population, rural areas contract. The image of Sicks' Stadium brings back memories of the Seattle Rainiers and Seattle Pilots. (Photo from The Seattle Times archive)
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Low birthrate of Great Depression skews population figures; first impacts of post-World War II "baby-boom" felt; men still outnumber women in Washington state, but the gap is closing
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The 16th federal is first to use statistical sampling; confirms continuing slowdown in Washington state population growth; migration from rural to urban areas tapers off; federal employment programs skew labor statistics.
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Census of Seattle's Depression-era shantytown, Hooverville, is taken in March 1934. Pictured, Hooverville in Seattle in the 1930s. (Photo from The Seattle Times archive)
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The 15th federal census shows continuing decrease in Washington's growth rate; migration from rural to urban areas continues; first effects of Great Depression are reflected in employment statistics.
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The 14th federal census shows dramatic slowdown in Washington's growth rate; several counties lose population; immigrant population growth slows. Pictured, cars at the Blanchard gap in the 1920s. (Photo courtesy of Washington State Arch)
http://historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&file_id=9447
The 13th federal census shows Washington's population growing at many times the national average; every county but one increases population; trend toward urban living is apparent.
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The 12th federal census reveals that population has grown in every county in Washington state, cities have gotten bigger, and populations of women and minorities have grown.
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Population of King County tops 63,000 and that of Seattle tops 42,000.
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Eleventh Decennial Census counts Washington as state for first time; illustrates continuing rapid growth; all ethnic groups except Chinese show significant increases; more women in workplace.
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Population of King County nearly 7,000 and that of Seattle tops 3,500. This photo was taken at Front and James streets in the late 1800s, before the Great Seattle Fire of 1889. Seattle's first streetcars were pulled by horses. (Photo from The Seattle Times archive)
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Tenth Decennial Census illustrates dramatic growth in the population of Washington Territory, influx of Chinese workers, and gains by Native and African Americans.
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First census since abolition of slavery; population of Washington Territory more than doubles in 10 years; all but one county show growth; attempts made to more accurately count Native Americans.
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First census to count Washington Territory as discrete entity; population nearly 75 percent male; Native Americans counted for first time, but badly.
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Territorial audit of King County finds 55 horses, 255 white persons, 1 church, etc. in 1859
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King County Population By Name
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First census of Washington Territory counts a population (excluding Indians) of 3,965.
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