WA population now tops 7.5 million (Seattle, Rainier: cul-de-sac, rent, income)

[pnwguy2]

The growth is mostly coming from newcomers, not births. If there is a slowdown, it certainly is not in the population numbers.

https://komonews.com/news/local/wash...ops-75-million

[pnwguy2]

2010 to 2018 percentage growth:

1. Utah 14.4%
2. Texas 14.1%
3. Florida 13.3%
4. Colorado 13.2%
5. North Dakota 13.0% *
6. Nevada 12.4%
7. Arizona 12.2%
8. Washington 12.1%
9. Idaho 11.9%
10. South Carolina 9.9%

* trends reversed in this state recently

Interestingly, Washington barely edges out Idaho by percentage, and Oregon trails further with just 9.4% by percentage. Washington is close to doubling Oregon's population in the next decade.

[Seacove]

Originally Posted by pnwguy2

2010 to 2018 percentage growth:

1. Utah 14.4%
2. Texas 14.1%
3. Florida 13.3%
4. Colorado 13.2%
5. North Dakota 13.0% *
6. Nevada 12.4%
7. Arizona 12.2%
8. Washington 12.1%
9. Idaho 11.9%
10. South Carolina 9.9%

* trends reversed in this state recently

Interestingly, Washington barely edges out Idaho by percentage, and Oregon trails further with just 9.4% by percentage. Washington is close to doubling Oregon's population in the next decade.

But that doesn't say much since Idaho's population is only 1.75 million. Much easier to grow such a small population by 12%, same with Utah (3M) North Dakota (760K) and Nevada (3M). Even Colorado and South Carolina are only in the 5 million range. As noted, North Dakota's growth was temporary.

[pnwguy2]

Yep, I agree. But growth in smaller States should be noted. The real population magnets continue to be Texas and Florida. No thanks for me, but I guess there must be something that is attracting many to these States...like Washington, both don't have an income tax, and yes, they are warm in the winter.

[Returning2USA]

And with this growth....

The US is overpopulated, IMO.

The large, expansive and ever-growing metro areas are designed to expand horizontally and not vertically.

More space spread out that mandate driving a car
For everything. More cul-de-sacs, residential zoning, highways and longer commutes.

I know many will likely disagree with me.

[WestGuest]

Not every part of Washington is growing. The SW portion which is so scenic, clean with nice cool summers is somewhat losing population. There are 18 counties where more people die than are born. Wahkiakum is one of them.

[pnwguy2]

Originally Posted by WestGuest

Not every part of Washington is growing. The SW portion which is so scenic, clean with nice cool summers is somewhat losing population. There are 18 counties where more people die than are born. Wahkiakum is one of them.

Are you including newcomers to these areas? Or it is just birth vs. deaths? I am really curious because that goes against the State in general. What are these 18 counties? I would appreciate a list, though I totally get that not all WA counties are growing.

[pnwguy2]

Originally Posted by Returning2USA

And with this growth....

The US is overpopulated, IMO.

The large, expansive and ever-growing metro areas are designed to expand horizontally and not vertically.

More space spread out that mandate driving a car
For everything. More cul-de-sacs, residential zoning, highways and longer commutes.

I know many will likely disagree with me.

Actually I do not disagree with you as Seattle is growing with density or as you say “vertical” big time. But yes the horizontal growth continues outside of Seattle.

[gearedtowardssalad]

Originally Posted by Returning2USA

And with this growth....

The US is overpopulated, IMO.

The large, expansive and ever-growing metro areas are designed to expand horizontally and not vertically.

More space spread out that mandate driving a car
For everything. More cul-de-sacs, residential zoning, highways and longer commutes.

I know many will likely disagree with me.

I agree with you. Overcrowding, rent gouging, road rage and drivers from states where they weren’t taught how to use turn signals, how to correctly yield right of way or zipper merge. When Rainier blows or the Juan de Fuca plate slips, I wonder what they’ll do. Probably all get in their cars and try get on i90 east only to realize they’ve created gridlock.

[Returning2USA]

Originally Posted by pnwguy2

Actually I do not disagree with you as Seattle is growing with density or as you say “vertical” big time. But yes the horizontal growth continues outside of Seattle.

Yes, and this vertical growth in Seattle is within the last 18-20 years. Today, it's for Those who can afford it.

The towns outside of they city in general are horizontal
As you note and designed to be dull.