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Sequim

Washington · 8,024 residents · 6.319 sq mi
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Sequim has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,509. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 85% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $231,200. With a median age of 63.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 63.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,024
+85%since 2000
from 4,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,270 / sq mi
+85%since 2000
from 686 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
63.7
+7%since 2000
from 59.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K6K7K9K1990201020202024Sequim
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,509
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,880 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,262
+42%since 2000
from $19,253 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,200
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$959
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
39.4% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+50%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(3,998)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(124)
Asian1.8%(76)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(528)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(6,633)
Black0.5%(41)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(501)
Asian2.6%(207)
Other6.8%(549)
Diversity Score36.4%(2,919)
Diversity Score
36
+199%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 42.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sequim, Washington?

Sequim, Washington has about 8,024 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sequim, Washington?

The typical household in Sequim, Washington earns about $39,509 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sequim, Washington expensive?

In Sequim, Washington, the median home is worth about $231,200, and the typical rent is about $959 a month.

How educated are people in Sequim, Washington?

About 28.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sequim, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sequim, Washington?

About 15.1% of people in Sequim, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sequim, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Sequim, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,408 residents, a change of about 122 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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