Olympia Population 2026

Olympia has a population of 55,733, making it the #754 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Washington. It is about 158× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Olympia (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

55,733

Rank in United States

#754

Coordinates

47.04°N, 122.90°W

~29 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles

Distance to capital (Washington)

3,783 km

2,349 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Washington

City	Population	Rank in United States
Seattle	780,995	#18
Tri-Cities	244,036	#89
Spokane	229,447	#101
Tacoma	222,906	#105
Vancouver	196,442	#128
Bellevue	139,820	#202
Kent	126,952	#229
Everett	108,010	#292

Cities near Olympia

Tumwater19,190 people · ~4 km away
Lacey46,409 people · ~6 km away
Lakewood59,829 people · ~32 km away
Centralia16,753 people · ~37 km away
Parkland35,803 people · ~37 km away
Tacoma222,906 people · ~42 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Olympia?

Olympia has a population of 55,733 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #754 biggest city in United States.

What state is Olympia in?

Olympia is located in Washington, United States.

Is Olympia the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,783 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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