Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 Summary File 1 and 2010 Census Advance Group Quarters Summary File Data.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 Summary File 1 and 2010 Census Advance Group Quarters Summary File Data.

Important: If you are conducting a census at this time, please contact OFM at pop.annexations@ofm.wa.gov or 360-902-0599 for special COVID-19 census guidance.

Per RCW 35.13.260 and RCW 35A.14.700, jurisdictions must send annexation paperwork to the Office of Financial Management within 30 days of the annexation effective date. OFM approval is necessary for a city to qualify for revenues related to population.

The standards for data collection and reporting on race and ethnicity have changed

The Federal Office of Management and Budget has issued new standards for the reporting of federal race and ethnicity data through Statistical Policy Directive 15 (SPD15). See Race and Ethnicity Information page for more information.