Sumner is a city located in Pierce County Washington. Sumner has a 2024 population of 10,920. Sumner is currently growing at a rate of 0.62% annually and its population has increased by 2.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,651 in 2020.
The average household income in Sumner is $101,784 with a poverty rate of 5.91%. The median age in Sumner is 37 years: 36 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sumner was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,646 | 81.65% |
| Two or more races | 1,149 | 10.85% |
| Other race | 308 | 2.91% |
| Native American | 171 | 1.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 116 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 109 | 1.03% |
| Black or African American | 90 | 0.85% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,413 | 2.39 | 50 | 50 |
| Married | 1,853 | 3.02 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Non Family | 1,713 | 1.3 | 37.4 | 62.6 |
| Female | 522 | 3.77 | 28 | 72 |
| Male | 325 | 2.35 | 24.3 | 75.7 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
50.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 367 | 4.82% |
| Associates Degree | 948 | 12.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,337 | 17.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 506 | 6.64% |
| High School Graduate | 2,301 | 30.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 299 | 3.92% |
| Some College | 1,861 | 24.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,120 | 5,777 | 1,614 |
| Hispanic | 934 | 611 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 572 | 527 | 174 |
| Other Race | 104 | 74 | 8 |
| Islander | 101 | 101 | 19 |
| Black | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| Asian | 77 | 77 | 20 |
| Native American | 76 | 76 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 30.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,539 | $100,147 | $42,371 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,500 | $108,750 | $79,141 |
| High School Graduate | $41,036 | $43,555 | $37,316 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,907 | $46,028 | $33,090 |
| Overall | $54,047 | $67,013 | $41,808 |
| Some College | $55,716 | $64,841 | $41,952 |
$54,047
Average Earnings
$67,013
Average Male
$41,808
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.15% of Sumner residents speak only English, while 13.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,742 | 468 | 6.04% |
| Hispanic | 1,892 | 77 | 4.07% |
| Black | 90 | 40 | 44.44% |
| Multiple | 1,149 | 36 | 3.13% |
5.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.08%
Male Poverty Rate
6.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sumner is Black, with 44.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sumner is Multiple, with 3.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.51% |
| Some College | 5.84% |
| High School | 4.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30% |
| Female Unemployed | 23.53% |
| Female Employed | 2.53% |
| Male Employed | 1.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,500 | $116,010 |
| Households | $83,285 | $101,784 |
| Married Families | $111,723 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,250 | $72,679 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
676
Number of Veterans
648
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 288 |
| Second Gulf War | 237 |
| First Gulf War | 169 |
| Korea | 38 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 177 |
| 55 to 64 | 161 |
| 35 to 54 | 145 |
| 75+ | 121 |
| 18 to 34 | 72 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 612 | 8.52% |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 12.65% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 0.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.49%
Born in Sumner
90.44%
Native Born
9.56%
Foreign Born
5.67%
Non Citizen
3.89%
Naturalized
90.44% of Sumner residents were born in the United States, with 54.49% having been born in Washington. 5.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,257 | 68 | 0.61% |
| 2028 | 11,189 | 67 | 0.6% |
| 2027 | 11,122 | 67 | 0.61% |
| 2026 | 11,055 | 68 | 0.62% |
| 2025 | 10,987 | 67 | 0.61% |
| 2024 | 10,920 | 67 | 0.62% |
| 2023 | 10,853 | 257 | 2.43% |
| 2022 | 10,596 | -94 | -0.88% |
| 2021 | 10,690 | 39 | 0.37% |
| 2020 | 10,651 | 218 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 10,433 | 258 | 2.54% |
| 2018 | 10,175 | 71 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 10,104 | 146 | 1.47% |
| 2016 | 9,958 | 283 | 2.93% |
| 2015 | 9,675 | 42 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 9,633 | 80 | 0.84% |
| 2013 | 9,553 | 26 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 9,527 | 38 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 9,489 | 54 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 9,435 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,504 | 2,223 | 35.39% |
| 1990 | 6,281 | 1,345 | 27.25% |
| 1980 | 4,936 | 611 | 14.13% |
| 1970 | 4,325 | 1,169 | 37.04% |
| 1960 | 3,156 | 340 | 12.07% |
| 1950 | 2,816 | -8,441 | -74.98% |