Sumas, WA

Sumas, Washington

Sumas, Washington, in Whatcom county, is 19 miles NE of Bellingham, Washington (center to center) and 96 miles N of Seattle, Washington. The city is conveniently located inside the Bellingham metropolitan area. There are an estimated 960 people in Sumas.

The People and Families of Sumas

In Sumas, about 57% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Sumas, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Approximately 14% of Sumas is non-white. In Washington, the city is known for its racial diversity.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sumas had a median family income of $36,250.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($500) in Sumas. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Sumas Housing

Approximately 50% of housing in Sumas is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city.

Commuting

In Sumas, 85% of commuters drive to work. Sumas is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Sumas strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Sumas, WA

Comparing Sumas to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Sumas Almanac

Sumas Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Sumas Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Sumas residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Sumas, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Sumas Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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