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.

Sultan, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,116

Median Agei

36.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

56%3,427

Hispanic/Latino

19.2%1,177

Asian

13.8%841

Two or More

6.9%422

Black

1.9%115

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.5%93

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.6%35

Other

0.1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.7%330

High School Diploma

20%854

Some College (<1 yr)

10%427

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%519

Associate's Degree

4.5%194

Bachelor's Degree

22.4%960

Master's Degree

12.4%530

Professional Degree

0.3%11

Doctorate

0.3%12

HS or Higher

89.7%

BA or Higher

35.4%

Graduate+

12.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$526,100

Median Renti

$1,729

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.7%1,774

Renter-Occupied

17.3%370

Total Units

2,203

Homeownership

82.7%

Vacancy Rate

2.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.8%49

$50K–$100K

2.3%41

$100K–$150K

7.5%133

$200K–$300K

5.1%90

$300K–$500K

27.1%480

$500K–$1M

54.7%971

$1M+

0.6%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

210

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

20.2%445

2010–2019

9.1%201

2000–2009

25.1%553

1990–1999

13.5%298

1980–1989

6.4%141

1970–1979

12.8%282

1960–1969

2.5%56

1950–1959

0.5%10

1939 or earlier

9.9%217

Heating Fuel

Electricity

48.5%1,040

Utility Gas

45.3%972

Bottled/LP Gas

3.5%74

Wood

2.7%58

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$94,730

Mean Household Incomei

$111,563

Per Capita Incomei

$41,151

Poverty Ratei

5.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

3,135

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.7%14

$10K–$15K

0.5%11

$15K–$20K

1.7%37

$25K–$30K

3.3%71

$30K–$35K

6%129

$35K–$40K

1%22

$40K–$45K

0.7%14

$45K–$50K

7.9%170

$50K–$60K

5.5%117

$60K–$75K

6.9%149

$75K–$100K

16.7%357

$100K–$125K

8.8%188

$125K–$150K

17.7%379

$150K–$200K

11.1%239

$200K+

11.5%247

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

Residentsi

110

Avg. Tenant Renti

$637/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers33 homes88% occupied$637/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $94,730/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

81%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

19%

Who Receives This Housing

72% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

34% of subsidized households are minority

15% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

13% 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

1,40923%

By Region

Top Countries

India

512

Mexico

156

Philippines

105

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,028

Avg. Commutei

37.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,059

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

341(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.8%Insured

7.2%Uninsured