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Sumas

Washington · 1,307 residents · 1.467 sq mi
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Sumas has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,411. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $204,200. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,307
+36%since 2000
from 960 in 2000
1990 – 2025
891 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 654 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
30.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
6499561K2K2K1990201020202024Sumas
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,411
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,297 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$18,514
+37%since 2000
from $13,497 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
14.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.340
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$204,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$742
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $543 in 2000
US average: $853
44.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
40.0% rent
20.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
27.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
40.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
4.8
+23%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(801)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(75)
Asian4%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.9%(268)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78%(1,020)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(206)
Asian1.5%(20)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.2%(499)
38
+37%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
4.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
77.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
6.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
14.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
21.7%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

48.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
51.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
16.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
10.6%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sumas, Washington?

Sumas, Washington has about 1,307 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sumas, Washington?

The typical household in Sumas, Washington earns about $42,411 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sumas, Washington expensive?

In Sumas, Washington, the median home is worth about $204,200, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Sumas, Washington?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sumas, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sumas, Washington?

About 14.1% of people in Sumas, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sumas, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Sumas, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 556 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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

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