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Sultan

Washington · 7,230 residents (2025 est.) · 3.338 sq mi
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The short version

Sultan is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,730. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 83% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $526,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,116
+83%since 2000
from 3,344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,832 / sq mi
+83%since 2000
from 1,002 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
+14%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,230 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K7K1990201020202024Sultan
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,730
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,619 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,151
+119%since 2000
from $18,822 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.8%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
−3%since 2010
from 0.344 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$526,100
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,729
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $656 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+71%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(2,982)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(160)
Asian1.5%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.2%(541)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56%(3,427)
Black1.9%(115)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(1,177)
Asian13.8%(841)
Other9.1%(556)
Diversity Score77.7%(4,751)
Diversity Score
78
+380%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
+22%since 2000
from 30.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.1%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
23.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2017
from 82.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2016
from 88.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2016
from 7.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sultan, Washington?

Sultan, Washington has about 6,116 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sultan, Washington?

The typical household in Sultan, Washington earns about $94,730 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sultan, Washington expensive?

In Sultan, Washington, the median home is worth about $526,100, and the typical rent is about $1,729 a month.

How educated are people in Sultan, Washington?

About 35.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sultan, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sultan, Washington?

About 5.8% of people in Sultan, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sultan, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Sultan, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,880 residents, a change of about 174 percent over that period.

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