Olympia is a city located in Thurston County, of which it is the county seat, as well as the state capital of Washington. The city is located all the way at the southern reaches of Puget Sound, to the southwest of the SeaTac metropolitan area. The adjacent communities in the Olympia area include Tumwater and Lacey.
The most notable building in Olympia is the Washington State Capitol Building, which even features free tours for visitors. The city is also surrounded by impressive natural parks and preserves, including the Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls, and the Yashiro Japanese Garden.
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Population
Olympia was first settled in the 1840s, and the town was named in 1853, after the Olympia Mountains, which are located nearby. Olympia was incorporated as a town in 1859, and it was incorporated as a city in 1882.
Demographics
The US Census Bureau has a QuickFacts page about Olympia. All of the info we discovered about Olympia will be included in this section about the city:
- 76.5% White
- 8.4% Hispanic or Latino
- 2.8% African American
- 7.3% Asian
- 1.1% Native American
The population of Olympia consists of 52,800 people living in 22,300 distinct households. The median household income in Olympia is $58,000, and the per capita income is $34,000.
Fun Facts
- Throughout its history, Olympia has been reliant on artesian wells for the town’s water supply. The H2Olympia community is dedicated to preserving these wells.
- The top employer in Olympia is the State of Washington, with over four times more employees than the next biggest employer.
- Olympia has a long association with sports, having hosted the 1984 US Olympic marathon trial for women.
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