Sumner, Washington

Quick Statistics

Sumner is a community in Pierce County, Washington, home to about 10,733 people spread across 7.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $53,328 a year, and a typical home is worth about $519,900. About 40.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 14 percent over the past decade.

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10,733
Total Population
▲ up 14% since 2012
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7.55 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$53,328
Median Personal Income
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$519,900
Median Home Value
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40.3%
College Educated
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92.9%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 8.2 points since 2010
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Among the Washington towns GeoStat tracks, Sumner ranks number 125 of 628 in population, number 221 in median household income, number 226 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Sumner typically top out near 76°F in July, while January nights average about 33°F. The area sees roughly 6 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Sumner
# Town Distance Population
1.Edgewood, WA2.3 mi.13,032
2.Pacific, WA2.5 mi.7,066
3.North Puyallup, WA2.8 mi.1,653
4.Lake Tapps, WA3.1 mi.12,798
5.Alderton, WA3.6 mi.2,706
6.Algona, WA3.8 mi.3,247
7.Bonney Lake, WA3.9 mi.22,090
8.Lakeland South, WA4.1 mi.13,100
Frequently Asked Questions About Sumner

What is the population of Sumner, Washington?
Sumner has a population of about 10,733 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Sumner, Washington in?
Sumner is located in Pierce County, Washington.

What is the median home value in Sumner, Washington?
The median home value in Sumner is about $519,900, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Sumner, Washington?
The median personal income in Sumner is about $53,328 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Sumner, Washington?
Since 1950, 9 tornadoes have been recorded in Pierce County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Sumner, Washington?
Typical July highs run about 76 degrees and January lows about 33 degrees, with around 6 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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