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Sumner, Washington, in Pierce county, is 8 miles SE of Federal Way, Washington (center to center) and 28 miles S of Seattle, Washington. The people of the city are in the Tacoma metropolitan area. Sumner has a population of 8,504.
In Sumner, about 50% of adults are married.
In 2000, Sumner had a median family income of $42,602.
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.
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.
In Sumner, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Sumner to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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