Sumner city, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Sumner city, Washington Demographics
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As of 2026, Sumner city, Washington has a total population of 10,674, the 122nd largest city in Washington, with a median household income of $98,376, which is 4% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 7.1%.

Sumner city Quick Facts

Population 10,674

Median Household Income $98,376

Median Home Value $478,500

Poverty Rate 7.1%

Unemployment Rate 5.9%

Median Age 35.1 years

Homeownership Rate 49.8%

Affordability Ratio 4.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%

High School Graduation Rate 91.2%

Diversity Index 41/100

Population 10,674 122nd of 631

Median Income $98,376 above average

Poverty Rate 7.1% 43% lower national

Median Home Value $478,500 above average

How Sumner city Compares

Median Household Income

Sumner city

$98,376

$94,952

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Sumner city

$478,500

$519,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.0%

$25K-$50K 13.4%

$50K-$100K 28.4%

$100K+ 48.3%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0% | National: 5.2%

67.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 49.8%

Renter 50.2%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.3%

18-34

27.6%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

19.2%

75+

6.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 55 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Sumner city Rankings in Washington

#122 Population of 631

#199 Median Income of 631

#337 Education of 631

#219 Home Value of 631

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Cities Similar to Sumner city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Mount Vista CDP	10,635	$101,189	$526,200	41.3%	6.9%
Yelm city	10,618	$88,279	$439,100	26.1%	5.4%
Fife city	10,902	$90,515	$480,600	28.0%	11.5%
Fairwood CDP (Spokane County)	10,439	$84,911	$435,200	45.0%	8.4%
Vashon CDP	10,424	$115,750	$717,700	51.9%	9.3%

Population Overview

Sumner city is a small city located in Washington. The total population is 10,674. It ranks as the 122nd most populous out of 631 cities and towns in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sumner city is 35.1 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 38.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sumner city is $98,376. This is 4% higher than the state median of $94,952. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $478,500. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 49.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% lower than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sumner city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.5%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.

Education

23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sumner city, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 631 Census-designated places in Washington. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sumner city, Washington?

Sumner city, Washington has a population of 10,674 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Sumner city, WA?

The median household income in Sumner city is $98,376, which is 25% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Sumner city, WA?

The poverty rate in Sumner city is 7.1%. This means approximately 754 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Sumner city, Washington?

Sumner city's population is 73.9% White, 1.0% Black, 17.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.9% Asian.

What is the median home value in Sumner city, WA?

The median home value in Sumner city is $478,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x.

How educated is Sumner city, Washington?

23.5% of adults (25+) in Sumner city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.