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Sudden Valley

Washington · 6,354 residents · 4.279 sq mi
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Sudden Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,158. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $319,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

6,354
+53%since 2000
from 4,165 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,485 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 973 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
42.1
+12%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2K4K5K7K9K1990201020202024Sudden Valley
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$83,158
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,843 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$36,976
+51%since 2000
from $24,563 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.8%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
4.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$319,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,781
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $871 in 2000
US average: $1,124
87.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
12.5% rent
3.8
+35%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(3,779)
Black0.7%(31)
Hispanic / Latino3%(126)
Asian2%(82)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.2%(593)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(5,069)
Black1.1%(71)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(489)
Asian2.6%(167)
Other7.8%(497)
Diversity Score42.3%(2,685)
42
+197%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 46.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
15.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.6 min
+81%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
80.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
60.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
45.7%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
52.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
9.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
4.8%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Sudden Valley, Washington?

Sudden Valley, Washington has about 6,354 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sudden Valley, Washington?

The typical household in Sudden Valley, Washington earns about $83,158 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sudden Valley, Washington expensive?

In Sudden Valley, Washington, the median home is worth about $319,700, and the typical rent is about $1,781 a month.

How educated are people in Sudden Valley, Washington?

About 49.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sudden Valley, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sudden Valley, Washington?

About 4.7% of people in Sudden Valley, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sudden Valley, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Sudden Valley, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,807 residents, a change of about 149 percent over that period.

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

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