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Olympia - It's the People!

City of Citizens of OlympiaOlympia Population:

  • 2012 estimate*                       47,500
  • 2010 census                            46,478
  • 2000 census                            42,514
  • 1990 census                            33,729

*Estimates are updated and released annually in April by the State of Washington Office of Financial Management.

 

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Thurston County Statistics (2010):

  • Population                                254,095
  • Median Age                                   38.5
  • Avg. Household                              2.46
  • Cost of Living Index                      106.5
  • Median Household Income         $57,988

For detailed census and demographic information about Olympia and Thurston County, Washington, visit The Profile compiled by Thurston Regional Planning Council.

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  • CITY UTILITY CUSTOMERS. Check out our new, easy to use online bill pay service. You get 24/7 access to multiple accounts with one convenient login. You can sign up for paperless billing, pay with e-check or credit card, view payment history, find your garbage and recycling pickup days, and track your water consumption. Go now...
  • COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. The latest draft of the Olympia's Comprehensive Plan update is now available for review and comment. More...

  • BLUE FLOWERS. Have you noticed the 'carpet' of blue flowers alongside 18th Avenue and Henderson Boulevard? You might be surprised to know where they came from. More...
  • WATER QUALITY. The 2013 Water Quality Report is now Available. View it now...
  • CREDIT CARD PARKING METERS. The City is testing two different types credit card parking in select locations downtown to determine which will replace the parking pay stations. Your opinion counts - Give us your feedback! More...
  • REGISTER NOW. Spring/Summer registration is now open for Olympia Parks camps and programs. Register online...
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