Sumas, WA Demographics

A map of Sumas's Population by Race

Sumas, Washington had a population of 1,583 in 2020. It was 76.0% White, 0.9% Black, 2.1% Asian, 14.4% Hispanic, 2.3% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sumas, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 639 places in Washington, Sumas is the 349th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Sumas's White Population

1,203 residents of Sumas identify as White, or 76.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Sumas larger than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Sumas is ranked #353 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sumas is more White than neighboring Nooksack (75.5% White), Everson (62.7% White), and Peaceful Valley (74.1% White). Sumas is less White than neighboring Kendall (81% White), and Deming (80.5% White).

Sumas's Black Population

15 residents of Sumas identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sumas roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Sumas is ranked #226 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sumas is more Black than neighboring Nooksack (0.1% Black), Everson (0.3% Black), Peaceful Valley (0.5% Black), Kendall (0.4% Black), and Deming (0.3% Black).

Sumas's Asian Population

33 residents of Sumas identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sumas slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Sumas is ranked #217 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sumas is more Asian than neighboring Nooksack (1.1% Asian), Everson (1% Asian), Peaceful Valley (1.3% Asian), Kendall (0.7% Asian), and Deming (1.8% Asian).

Sumas's Hispanic Population

228 residents of Sumas identify as Hispanic, or 14.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sumas roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Sumas is ranked #148 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sumas is more Hispanic than neighboring Peaceful Valley (12.1% Hispanic), Kendall (5.7% Hispanic), and Deming (9.4% Hispanic). Sumas is less Hispanic than neighboring Nooksack (15.3% Hispanic), and Everson (30.2% Hispanic).

Sumas's Native American/Other Population

36 residents of Sumas identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sumas roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Sumas is ranked #224 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sumas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nooksack (2.1% Native American/Other), Everson (1.8% Native American/Other), and Deming (2.1% Native American/Other). Sumas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Peaceful Valley (2.7% Native American/Other).

Sumas's Multiracial Population

68 residents of Sumas identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sumas roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Sumas is ranked #514 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sumas is more Multiracial than neighboring Everson (4.1% Multiracial). Sumas is less Multiracial than neighboring Nooksack (5.9% Multiracial), Peaceful Valley (9.4% Multiracial), Kendall (9.9% Multiracial), and Deming (5.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.