Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sumner, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,733

Median Agei

37.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.5%7,671

Hispanic/Latino

21.1%2,266

Two or More

6%644

Asian

0.6%60

Black

0.4%44

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%39

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.1%541

High School Diploma

22.7%1,722

Some College (<1 yr)

6.5%495

Some College (1+ yr)

15.7%1,188

Associate's Degree

14%1,062

Bachelor's Degree

17.9%1,353

Master's Degree

6.5%494

Professional Degree

1.8%135

Doctorate

0.1%8

HS or Higher

92.4%

BA or Higher

26.3%

Graduate+

8.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$519,900

Median Renti

$1,974

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.4%2,495

Renter-Occupied

45.6%2,091

Total Units

4,630

Homeownership

54.4%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

8.7%216

$50K–$100K

2.2%55

$100K–$150K

0.6%15

$200K–$300K

2.1%52

$300K–$500K

33.1%825

$500K–$1M

52.7%1,315

$1M+

0.7%17

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

128

$1,250–$1,500

127

$1,500–$2,000

693

$2,000+

997

Year Built

2020 or later

2.6%122

2010–2019

13.1%605

2000–2009

18.4%852

1990–1999

14.8%683

1980–1989

12.7%587

1970–1979

8.8%407

1960–1969

5.2%241

1950–1959

9.2%424

1940–1949

2.8%128

1939 or earlier

12.5%581

Heating Fuel

Electricity

55.5%2,547

Utility Gas

40.8%1,869

Wood

1.4%62

No Fuel

1%46

Solar

0.5%25

Fuel Oil

0.5%21

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$98,191

Mean Household Incomei

$118,161

Per Capita Incomei

$50,991

Poverty Ratei

4.9%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

5,876

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.6%73

$10K–$15K

2%93

$15K–$20K

2.2%100

$20K–$25K

1.3%58

$25K–$30K

4.2%191

$30K–$35K

3.9%180

$35K–$40K

2.5%114

$40K–$45K

1.6%73

$45K–$50K

3.1%142

$50K–$60K

2.7%125

$60K–$75K

12.1%557

$75K–$100K

13.5%621

$100K–$125K

15.9%729

$125K–$150K

12.2%561

$150K–$200K

7.1%327

$200K+

14%642

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

110

Residentsi

134

Avg. Tenant Renti

$467/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers71 homes88% occupied$493/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 839 homes97% occupied$420/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $98,191/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

83%

Very low income$29K–$49K/yr

17%

Who Receives This Housing

82.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

11.2% of subsidized households are minority

26.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

76.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,09210.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

550

Guatemala

Canada

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,330

Avg. Commutei

29.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,414

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

750(9.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.7%Insured

7.3%Uninsured

Sumner, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026