Sumner, WA

Sumner, Washington

Sumner, Washington, in Pierce county, is 8 miles SE of Federal Way, Washington (center to center) and 28 miles S of Seattle, Washington. The city has a population of 8,504.

The People and Families of Sumner

In Sumner, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sumner had a median family income of $42,602.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Sumner residents, with $21,013. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Sumner Housing

In Sumner, 52% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city has higher property taxes than most places in Washington, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Sumner, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Sumner, WA

Comparing Sumner 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
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
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Sumner Almanac

Sumner Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Sumner Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Sumner, 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.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Sumner High Schools (2004)

SUMNER SENIOR HIGH
1707 MAIN ST
253-891-5500
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,702 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23

SUMNER SPECIAL SERVICES
1202 WOOD AVENUE
253-891-6000
A Special Education School
Serves 77 students.

Sumner Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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