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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Sultan

Washington · 2,236 residents · 3.338 sq mi
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Sultan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,296. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 1,108 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $88,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,236
−33%vs 2000
vs 3,344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
670 / sq mi
−33%vs 2000
vs 1,002 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.3
−3%vs 2000
vs 32.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K4K5K7K1990201020202024Sultan
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,296
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,619 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,014
−41%vs 2000
vs $18,822 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.8%
+6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$88,000
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $151,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$401
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $656 in 2000
US average: $450
64.7%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.9% in 2000
35.3% rent
3.3
+3%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,165)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(71)
Diversity Score10.2%(227)
10
−37%vs 2000
vs 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.8%
−13.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.5 min
−11%vs 2000
vs 30.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Sultan, Washington?

Sultan, Washington has about 2,236 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Sultan, Washington?

The typical household in Sultan, Washington earns about $26,296 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 $88,000, and the typical rent is about $401 a month.

How educated are people in Sultan, Washington?

About 7.2% 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 13.8% of people in Sultan, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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