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Sumner

Washington · 9,451 residents · 7.532 sq mi
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Sumner has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,943. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $280,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,451
+11%since 2000
from 8,504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,255 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,129 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+8%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K9K10K11K1990201020202024Sumner
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,943
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,598 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,693
+37%since 2000
from $18,696 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,800
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$859
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $620 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.4%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
48.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+55%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(7,414)
Black0.9%(77)
Hispanic / Latino6%(508)
Asian1.7%(141)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.8%(1,766)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(7,727)
Black1.1%(107)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(955)
Asian2.2%(212)
Other5.3%(499)
Diversity Score40.6%(3,838)
Diversity Score
41
+96%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+31%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.5%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sumner, Washington?

Sumner, Washington has about 9,451 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sumner, Washington?

The typical household in Sumner, Washington earns about $50,943 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sumner, Washington expensive?

In Sumner, Washington, the median home is worth about $280,800, and the typical rent is about $859 a month.

How educated are people in Sumner, Washington?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sumner, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sumner, Washington?

About 8.3% of people in Sumner, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sumner, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Sumner, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,170 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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