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Sequim, WA
City in Clallam County, Washington.
Population
8,161
Land area
6.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,292
ZIP codes
0
Sequim and its ZIP codes
Sequim at a glance
- Sequim is about 11 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,707 a year, 39% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $408,700 (28% below Washington) and median rent is $1,195 a month.
Local data for Sequim, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sequim, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,707
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$408,700
Median rent
$1,195/mo
Homeownership
61.6%
Bachelor's or higher
34.2%
Median age
62.6
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,458), Irish Americans (774), Mexican Americans (319).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clallam County. PPP loans are for Sequim.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,055
24,454 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,495
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$908M
FY 2026, $11,773 per person
How people get to work
Sequim, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.0%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked9.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home15.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sequim, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
23
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
281
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
70° / 32°F
16.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sequim, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.4%
U.S. 33.3% -3.9 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Sequim
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| River RoadCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Bell HillCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 2.7 |
| CarlsborgCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.1 |
| JamestownCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.6 |
| BlynCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Port Angeles EastCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| Port Hadlock-IrondaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.7 |
| Port TownsendCity | 15 mi | 6.9 |
| Port AngelesCity | 16 mi | 10.7 |
| QuilceneCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8.8 |
| MarrowstoneCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.3 |
| CoupevilleTown | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| Port LudlowCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 11.5 |
| Oak HarborCity | 26 mi | 9.7 |
| Whidbey Island StationCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 6.6 |
| FreelandCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sequim, WA in?
- Sequim is in Clallam County, Washington.
- What is the population of Sequim, WA?
- About 8,161 people live in Sequim, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sequim?
- Nearby places include River Road (1.3 mi), Bell Hill (1.8 mi), Carlsborg (3.1 mi), Jamestown (3.2 mi), Blyn (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023