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.

Sumas, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,512

Median Agei

31.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.6%1,022

Hispanic/Latino

18.7%282

Two or More

8.3%126

Asian

2%30

Other

1.7%25

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.5%23

Black

0.3%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.6%69

High School Diploma

21.8%199

Some College (<1 yr)

14.1%128

Some College (1+ yr)

11.6%106

Associate's Degree

13.8%126

Bachelor's Degree

7.2%66

Master's Degree

5.2%47

Professional Degree

0.3%3

Doctorate

0.7%6

HS or Higher

82.3%

BA or Higher

13.4%

Graduate+

6.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$441,500

Median Renti

$1,585

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.2%362

Renter-Occupied

32.8%177

Total Units

618

Homeownership

67.2%

Vacancy Rate

12.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.3%1

$50K–$100K

1.4%5

$100K–$150K

9.9%36

$150K–$200K

5.2%19

$200K–$300K

11.9%43

$300K–$500K

43.1%156

$500K–$1M

28.2%102

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

4.4%27

2010–2019

14.6%90

2000–2009

19.9%123

1990–1999

11%68

1980–1989

10.4%64

1970–1979

15.9%98

1960–1969

4%25

1950–1959

3.1%19

1940–1949

1.8%11

1939 or earlier

15%93

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

55.8%301

Electricity

38.6%208

Bottled/LP Gas

4.1%22

Wood

1.5%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$89,375

Mean Household Incomei

$99,271

Per Capita Incomei

$35,113

Poverty Ratei

9.6%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

752

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%11

$10K–$15K

7.6%41

$15K–$20K

1.7%9

$20K–$25K

5.8%31

$25K–$30K

0.2%1

$30K–$35K

5.2%28

$35K–$40K

3%16

$40K–$45K

2.6%14

$50K–$60K

6.3%34

$60K–$75K

5.6%30

$75K–$100K

12.8%69

$100K–$125K

11.7%63

$125K–$150K

14.5%78

$150K–$200K

14.7%79

$200K+

6.5%35

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1137.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Mexico

India

Korea

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

727

Avg. Commutei

29 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

733

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

77(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.8%Insured

13.2%Uninsured