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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sunnyside

Washington · 13,905 residents · 7.552 sq mi
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Sunnyside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,583. Population has grown 24% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $81,000. At a median age of 25.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 25.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,905
+24%since 1990
from 11,238 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,841 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 1,488 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
25.1
−6%since 1990
from 26.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K14K15K17K1990201020202024Sunnyside
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,583
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,393 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,366
+27%since 1990
from $8,173 in 1990
US average: $21,522
34.5%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 27.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$494
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
57.7%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 55.1% in 1990
42.3% rent
2.9
+34%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(5,481)
Black0.6%(70)
Hispanic / Latino57.1%(6,417)
Asian0.4%(44)
Diversity Score83.7%(9,402)
2000
White, non-Hispanic24.8%(3,454)
Black0.2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino73.1%(10,158)
Asian0.6%(84)
Diversity Score48.6%(6,751)
49
−42%since 1990
from 84 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
46.9%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 47.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−24%since 1990
from 18.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunnyside, Washington?

Sunnyside, Washington has about 13,905 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sunnyside, Washington?

The typical household in Sunnyside, Washington earns about $27,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunnyside, Washington expensive?

In Sunnyside, Washington, the median home is worth about $81,000, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Sunnyside, Washington?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sunnyside, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunnyside, Washington?

About 34.5% of people in Sunnyside, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sunnyside, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Sunnyside, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,667 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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