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.

Sedro-Woolley, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,831

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.6%9,053

Hispanic/Latino

20.3%2,599

Two or More

5.1%657

Asian

2.5%321

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%78

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%56

Black

0.3%43

Other

0.2%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.8%580

High School Diploma

26.5%2,249

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%614

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%1,151

Associate's Degree

13.8%1,174

Bachelor's Degree

14.7%1,247

Master's Degree

4.3%364

Professional Degree

1.1%90

Doctorate

0%4

HS or Higher

87.9%

BA or Higher

20.1%

Graduate+

5.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$441,700

Median Renti

$1,525

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.1%2,991

Renter-Occupied

38.9%1,904

Total Units

4,935

Homeownership

61.1%

Vacancy Rate

0.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.9%118

$50K–$100K

2.6%78

$100K–$150K

1.1%32

$150K–$200K

2.1%64

$200K–$300K

6.5%194

$300K–$500K

53.8%1,609

$500K–$1M

28.7%857

$1M+

1.3%39

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

100

$750–$1,000

160

$1,000–$1,250

223

$1,250–$1,500

300

$1,500–$2,000

649

$2,000+

281

Year Built

2020 or later

2.7%132

2010–2019

9.5%471

2000–2009

14.9%733

1990–1999

17.8%877

1980–1989

8.2%405

1970–1979

13.7%676

1960–1969

3.9%193

1950–1959

4.8%237

1940–1949

3.1%152

1939 or earlier

21.5%1,059

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59.7%2,923

Electricity

36.1%1,765

Bottled/LP Gas

2.7%133

No Fuel

1%50

Wood

0.2%12

Other

0.2%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,885

Mean Household Incomei

$95,189

Per Capita Incomei

$36,429

Poverty Ratei

15.3%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

6,441

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%182

$10K–$15K

1.1%55

$15K–$20K

2.2%109

$20K–$25K

4%195

$25K–$30K

4.8%235

$30K–$35K

2.8%135

$35K–$40K

0.4%18

$40K–$45K

3.7%180

$45K–$50K

3.3%163

$50K–$60K

8.2%400

$60K–$75K

12.3%601

$75K–$100K

16.6%814

$100K–$125K

13.5%661

$125K–$150K

7.1%346

$150K–$200K

7.3%359

$200K+

9%442

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

146

Residentsi

222

Avg. Tenant Renti

$494/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing80 homes100% occupied$439/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers66 homes63% occupied$560/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,885/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

77.4%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

18.1%

Low income$40K–$65K/yr

2.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $65K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

72.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

16.2% of subsidized households are minority

40.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40.7% 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

8196.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

433

Canada

150

Philippines

India

China

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,962

Avg. Commutei

30.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,051

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

673(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.2%Insured

9.8%Uninsured