Population 7,032 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sultan
Household size in Sultan
| Period | Sultan | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.87 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Sultan holds 2.87 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.83 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Sultan
| Period | Sultan | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.5 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Sultan is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.8, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.3, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the east.
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 Sultan
| Period | Sultan | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Sultan than nationally: 12.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Sultan
Renters in Sultan
| Period | Sultan | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.9% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Sultan is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a quarter of owners (24.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 5.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Sultan
| Period | Sultan | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Sultan: 5.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Seattle area. Vacancy has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Sultan
| Period | Sultan | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Sultan has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1995, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the east 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 Sultan
| Period | Sultan | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,228 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,236 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,255 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,593 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$365 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sultan costs $1,593 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Seattle area as a whole ($2,193). Rents are up $365 a month from 2006–10, a 30% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Sultan
Bachelor's degrees in Sultan
| Period | Sultan | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.2% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Sultan as nationally: 33.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Seattle area (46.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 Sultan
| Period | Sultan | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.9% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.8% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.2% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.1% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Sultan have finished high school as nationally: 90.1%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Seattle area as a whole (93.1%). The share with a diploma has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Sultan
| Period | Sultan | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Sultan has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 15 of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 5.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Sultan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan | 2.87 | 37.8 | 12.9% | 16.3% | 5.7% | 1995 | $1,593 | 33.2% | 90.1% | 2.5% |
| Startup | 2.67 | 37.2 | 3.8% | 6.4% | 6.7% | 2004 | $1,562 | 38.0% | 91.5% | 3.0% |
| Novelty | 2.42 | 40.6 | 5.8% | 0.0% | 22.6% | 1991 | $1,437 | 31.1% | 93.3% | 1.4% |
| Woods Creek | 3.12 | 40.3 | 7.0% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 1991 | $2,164 | 37.5% | 92.1% | 4.6% |
| Gold Bar | 2.64 | 39.3 | 8.1% | 10.0% | 13.5% | 1995 | $1,763 | 21.5% | 89.8% | 4.4% |
| Monroe Junction | 2.90 | 39.3 | 12.8% | 8.5% | 21.7% | 1996 | $1,479 | 38.3% | 88.6% | 2.1% |
| Monroe | 2.79 | 38.0 | 9.8% | 25.9% | 4.2% | 1994 | $2,202 | 31.6% | 92.0% | 4.6% |
| Monroe North | 3.14 | 35.6 | 3.7% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 2007 | $2,633 | 53.9% | 95.7% | 5.3% |
| Duvall | 2.97 | 38.2 | 2.7% | 11.4% | 5.1% | 1994 | $2,317 | 52.6% | 96.1% | 2.9% |
| Snohomish | 2.82 | 42.6 | 8.9% | 18.0% | 5.8% | 1986 | $2,090 | 38.7% | 94.0% | 3.9% |
| Stillwater | 3.03 | 41.9 | 9.5% | 2.0% | 5.7% | 1990 | $2,197 | 52.0% | 95.7% | 0.4% |
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 Sultan. 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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