What is the population of Sumas, Washington?

Sumas has a population of approximately 1,512 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Sumas, Washington located?

Sumas is located in Washington, United States, at approximate coordinates 48.9955°, -122.2685°.

What is the median household income in Sumas?

The median household income in Sumas is approximately $89,375 based on the most recent open data.

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Sumas

Total population

1,512

Median home value

$441,500

13.4%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$89,375

Sumas$89k

National$74k

Elevation13 m

Land area1.47 km²

Weather76°F · Sunny

Coordinates49.00°, -122.27°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

13 m

Area

1.47 km²

Official website

www.cityofsumas.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Sumas is a city in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. It had a population of 1,583 as of the 2020 census. Sumas is located adjacent to the Canada–U.S. border and borders the city of Abbotsford, British Columbia. The Sumas–Huntingdon port of entry at the north end of State Route 9 operates 24 hours a day. Sumas shares Nooksack Valley School District with the cities of Nooksack and Everson. It is the northernmost settlement on Washington State Route 9.

History & geography

History

The area was home to the Nooksack Indians in the millennia prior to the arrival of the first permanent settler Robert Johnson in 1872. It was called "Sumas" meaning "land without trees" It is derived from a Cowichan tribe who also resided in the region. A post office with that name has been in operation since 1897. The town was a railroad hub and briefly supported the Mount Baker Gold Rush, Although not the largest flood to have occurred prior to 1990, the November 10 flood received notoriety as it caused millions of dollars in damage. Sumas was one of the cities hit by the 2025 Pacific Northwest floods. Residents were told to evacuate on Wednesday, December 10.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. Because of the limits of technology when the border with Canada was surveyed, the border west of the Cascade Range lies above the 49th parallel; the most extreme offset (three city blocks) is at Sumas, which is thus the northernmost incorporated place in the contiguous United States.

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