Sumas, WA Profile
Sumas, WA, population 1,265, is located
in Washington's Whatcom county,
about 96.2 miles from Bellevue and 96.5 miles from Seattle.
Through the 90's Sumas's population has grown by about 29%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Sumas has grown by about 11%. Since 2005 Sumas's population has grown by about 17%.
Sumas's property crime levels tend to be lower than
Washington's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Sumas tend to be much lower than Washington's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 86% |
| African American | 0% |
| Native American | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 7% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.00% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 8.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 965 | N/A |
| 2001 | 998 | 3.42% |
| 2002 | 1,005 | 0.70% |
| 2003 | 1,006 | 0.10% |
| 2004 | 1,063 | 5.67% |
| 2005 | 1,085 | 2.07% |
| 2006 | 1,148 | 5.81% |
| 2007 | 1,200 | 4.53% |
| 2008 | 1,232 | 2.67% |
| 2009 | 1,265 | 2.68% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $29,297 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 101 |
| 2003 | 99 |
| 2004 | 99 |
| 2005 | 376 |
| 2006 | 184 |
| 2007 | 346 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 395 |
| 2010 | 154 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 |
0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 |
0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 2,051 |
| 2002 | 2,429 |
| 2003 | 1,976 |
| 2004 | 3,941 |
| 2005 | 6,397 |
| 2006 | 4,600 |
| 2007 | 2,766 |
| 2008 | 4,123 |
| 2009 | 3,715 |
| 2010 | 3,012 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
6 |
14 |
0 |
| 2002 |
4 |
18 |
2 |
| 2003 |
2 |
18 |
0 |
| 2004 |
7 |
31 |
2 |
| 2005 |
13 |
51 |
4 |
| 2006 |
14 |
33 |
3 |
| 2007 |
10 |
19 |
3 |
| 2008 |
11 |
37 |
3 |
| 2009 |
11 |
35 |
1 |
| 2010 |
7 |
31 |
1 |
Location
| Elevation | 36 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 0.9 Square Miles |
