[66] In 2018, the state ranked 13th overall in population, and was the third most populous, after California and Texas, west of the Mississippi River. 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Washington is a state in the Western United States with a population of 7,294,336 and land area of 66,456 square miles. [19] The Okanogan Highlands and the rugged Kettle River Range and Selkirk Mountains cover much of the state's northeastern quadrant. On January 1, 2018, the law went into effect, with Washington becoming the seventh state with paid sick leave requirements.[141]. [153] Although the nickname is widely used by the state, appearing on vehicle license plates for instance, it has not been officially adopted. No state has gone longer without a Republican governor than Washington. For the demographics of Washington, D.C., see, Largest cities or towns in Washington (state)|Washington, Washington was not yet a legally recognized territory in 1850. However, prepared foods, dietary supplements, and soft drinks remain taxable. With a 2020 population of 720,687, it is the largest city in District of Columbia and the 20th largest city in the United States. Washington's state base sales tax is 6.5%, which is combined with a local sales tax that varies by locality. Embed. All are active volcanoes. Black pioneer George Washington Bush and his Caucasian wife, Isabella James Bush, from Missouri and Tennessee, respectively, led four white families into the territory and founded New Market, now Tumwater, in 1846. A Washington State constitution was drafted and ratified in 1878, but it was never officially adopted.