More Than 1,000 People Are Moving to Seattle Every Week, Census Report Shows

U.S. Census Bureau

The Seattle area is the ninth fastest-growing metro in the nation, gaining about 1,100 residents per week according to population estimates issued this morning by the U.S. Census Bureau. The federal agency released July 2016 estimates for 382 metros and 3,142 counties across the nation. The July 2016 population estimate for Seattle was 3,798,902.

The Seattle area is getting more crowded week by week , the Puget Sound Business Journal reports:

Check out the Census Bureau's full report, too.

Here's more from Curbed Seattle:

The Washington State Office of Financial Management estimated Seattle proper’s population as 686,800 in April 2016, compared to 608,660 in 2010—or about 250 people per week. Some have speculated that Seattle may have crossed the 700,000 mark earlier this year. Between July 2015 and July 2016, according to the census data, King County as a whole was the fourth fastest-growing county in the nation, with 35,714 new people in that year alone. Support The Stranger More than ever, we depend on your support to help fund our coverage. Support local, independent media with a one-time or recurring donation. Thank you!

Well, this might explain why Seattle housing is in such short supply. The smart folks at The Urbanist explained how booming populations affect housing back in February: