Population 23,461 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sedro-Woolley
Household size in Sedro-Woolley
| Period | Sedro-Woolley | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Sedro-Woolley has 2.53 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Compared with other Washington cities, Sedro-Woolley has smaller households than most.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Sedro-Woolley
| Period | Sedro-Woolley | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.9 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.0 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 40.0, the median age in Sedro-Woolley is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.7, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Sedro-Woolley
| Period | Sedro-Woolley | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Sedro-Woolley than nationally: 12.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Sedro-Woolley
Renters in Sedro-Woolley
| Period | Sedro-Woolley | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.9% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.8% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Sedro-Woolley own their homes; 29.6% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 29.6% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.7 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Sedro-Woolley
| Period | Sedro-Woolley | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.1% of homes in Sedro-Woolley are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 5.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Sedro-Woolley
| Period | Sedro-Woolley | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Sedro-Woolley is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Sedro-Woolley
| Period | Sedro-Woolley | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $890 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,049 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,153 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,539 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$649 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in Sedro-Woolley runs $1,539 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Washington overall ($1,875). Rents are up $649 a month from 2006–10, a 73% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 28.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Sedro-Woolley
Bachelor's degrees in Sedro-Woolley
| Period | Sedro-Woolley | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Sedro-Woolley: 20.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Sedro-Woolley has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Washington cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Sedro-Woolley
| Period | Sedro-Woolley | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.7% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.1% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.0% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.8% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Sedro-Woolley is close to the national rate: 89.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Washington as a whole (91.9%). The share with a diploma is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Sedro-Woolley
| Period | Sedro-Woolley | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sedro-Woolley runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Sedro-Woolley compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedro-Woolley | 2.53 | 40.0 | 12.8% | 29.6% | 5.1% | 1984 | $1,539 | 20.5% | 89.8% | 4.3% |
| Hoogdal | 2.63 | 40.8 | 10.5% | 13.4% | 2.5% | 1990 | $1,344 | 20.8% | 95.1% | 2.6% |
| Sterling | 2.43 | 40.3 | 9.9% | 16.9% | 4.8% | 1981 | $1,560 | 22.8% | 90.1% | 4.0% |
| Prairie | 2.71 | 46.1 | 8.0% | 17.2% | 5.3% | 1987 | $1,440 | 20.4% | 93.3% | 3.4% |
| Clear Lake | 2.49 | 47.0 | 6.8% | 19.8% | 6.5% | 1982 | $827 | 18.6% | 93.7% | 3.2% |
| Burlington | 2.65 | 39.5 | 13.9% | 43.4% | 6.6% | 1987 | $1,620 | 20.1% | 90.6% | 5.6% |
| Lyman | 2.36 | 43.7 | 11.4% | 13.3% | 8.0% | 1989 | $1,237 | 17.3% | 93.2% | 4.1% |
| Alger | 3.20 | 47.0 | 0.8% | 4.2% | 12.1% | 1989 | $1,647 | 25.0% | 96.0% | 5.3% |
| Blanchard | 2.79 | 48.1 | 4.6% | 2.8% | 7.2% | 1988 | $1,656 | 32.4% | 92.8% | 3.9% |
| Mount Vernon | 2.61 | 39.4 | 12.2% | 33.2% | 6.7% | 1983 | $1,652 | 28.9% | 89.4% | 5.2% |
| Bow | 2.62 | 51.5 | 5.9% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 1979 | $1,562 | 38.1% | 92.0% | 5.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Sedro-Woolley. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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