EVERETT — The city of Everett’s population grew by 2,500 last year, according to recent state estimates.
That was the ninth biggest gain of all cities in Washington and 2 percent of the population growth for the entire state.
Seattle had the biggest growth, adding about 24,400 people. Altogether, Washington’s population grew by 122,290, according to the state Office of Financial Management.
Everett’s fast-paced growth is not a surprise for city officials.
“It’s for a variety of reasons: jobs, quality of life, affordable housing,” said Lanie McMullin, Everett’s economic development director.
Interest in the city is not slowing down, either.
“I can’t recall a similar time during my time with the city when we’ve had so many calls from potential investors and companies” interested in relocating or expanding in Everett, said McMullin, who has been with the city for 19 years.
The region’s booming population has stressed the housing market, with demand far outpacing the number of homes for sale. At the market’s current pace, the number of houses for sale in Snohomish and King counties would be sold in less than one month, according to Northwest Multiple Listing Services.
Builders have added hundreds of new homes, condos and apartments in Everett in recent years, with hundreds more in development.
And employers continue bringing jobs to the city. Funko is moving its headquarters to downtown Everett. Developments at the Port of Everett’s Riverside Business Park are expected to bring an estimated 800 jobs.
“Where will those people live?” McMullin asked.
Dan Catchpole: 425-339-3454; dcatchpole@heraldnet.com; Twitter: @dcatchpole.
Growing fast
Washington’s population grew by nearly 2 percent last year, according to the state Office of Financial Management.
| City | 2016 population | Change since 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | 686,800 | 24,400 |
| 2 | Sammamish | 61,250 | 11,270 |
| 3 | Bellevue | 139,400 | 4,400 |
| 4 | Tumwater | 23,040 | 3,940 |
| 5 | Tacoma | 206,100 | 3,800 |
| 6 | Vancouver | 173,500 | 3,100 |
| 7 | Federal Way | 93,670 | 2,910 |
| 8 | Renton | 101,300 | 2,830 |
| 9 | Everett | 108,300 | 2,500 |
| 10 | Pasco | 70,560 | 2,320 |
| Statewide | 7,183,700 | 122,290 |
| City | 2016 population | Change since 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Everett | 108,300 | 2,500 |
| 2 | Lake Stevens | 30,900 | 1,000 |
| 3 | Marysville | 64,940 | 800 |
| 4 | Monroe | 18,120 | 500 |
| 5 | Edmonds | 40,900 | 410 |
| Countywide | 772,860 | 15,260 |
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