North Sultan, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 355, North Sultan's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

North Sultan is a small community located in Washington, within Snohomish County. The total population is 355. It ranks as the 513th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Sultan is 32.0 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 38.3 years. With 34.6% of the population under 18, North Sultan has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in North Sultan is $125,625. This is 28% higher than the state median of $98,141. It is also 56% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 48% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in North Sultan, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $796,500. Housing costs are 41% higher than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 57% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

North Sultan has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.1% of all residents.

Education

40.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 32.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Sultan, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 628 Census-designated places in Washington. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.