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Sultan

Washington · 4,651 residents · 3.338 sq mi
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Sultan is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,424. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $245,100. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,651
+39%since 2000
from 3,344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,393 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 1,002 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K7K1990201020202024Sultan
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,424
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,619 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,968
+27%since 2000
from $18,822 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,062
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $656 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+21%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(3,819)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(568)
Asian1.6%(74)
Other3.3%(152)
Diversity Score37.7%(1,752)
Diversity Score
38
+133%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+14%since 2000
from 30.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sultan, Washington?

Sultan, Washington has about 4,651 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sultan, Washington?

The typical household in Sultan, Washington earns about $62,424 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 $245,100, and the typical rent is about $1,062 a month.

How educated are people in Sultan, Washington?

About 21.8% 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 5.2% 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 2,415 residents, a change of about 108 percent over that period.

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