Sumas, Washington
Sumas: Small city in Washington
About
Sumas is a city located in the county of Whatcom in the U.S. state of Washington. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,307 and a population density of 343 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,629 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Sumas
| Population | 1,629 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Washington (United States) |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Postal code | 98295 |
| Phone Area Codes | 360 |
| Area | 3.81 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 49.0001,-122.2649 |
| Altitude | 43 feet / 13 meters |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−07:00, UTC−08:00 |
| Local time | 18:59:40 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 428 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 19.77% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 50℉ Light Rain Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Sumas is located at 49°0'0"N 122°15'54"W (49.0001200, -122.2648800).
Sumas map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Sumas increased by 19.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,307 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,321 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,326 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,332 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,341 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,361 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,396 | 2.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,463 | 4.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,499 | 2.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,534 | 2.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,629 | 5.83% | estimation process |
People born in Sumas (4)
People born in Sumas, including basketball player Gale Bishop, geologist Don Easterbrook, basketball player-coach Joe Cipriano, .
More notable people
- Cecil Edmund Yarwood (botanist (1908-1981)) he was born in 16/09/1908
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Sumas, WA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237039 | Whatcom Community College | Bellingham (WA) | 98226 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Sumas, WA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEL | Bellingham station | 401 Harris Avenue | RAIL |
| MVW | Skagit Transportation Center | 105 East Kincaid St. | RAIL |
| STW | Stanwood station | 27111 Florence Way | RAIL |
| EVR | Everett Station | 3201 Smith Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Sumas.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Suma Post Office | Sumas (WA) | 98295 |
Other cities in Whatcom County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Whatcom County , WA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | 93,955 | The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington. |
| Ferndale | 15,531 | City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States |
| Lynden | 15,408 | City in Washington, United States |
| Birch Bay | 8,413 | Census designated place |
| Sudden Valley | 6,441 | Census designated place |
| Blaine | 5,638 | City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States |
| Everson | 2,888 | Small city in Washington |
| Nooksack | 1,659 | Small city in Washington |
Distance to Other Cities
Sumas distances to largest Washington cities