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Sedro-Woolley, Washington
Sedro-Woolley, city, in Skagit County, Washington. Sedro-Woolley had 13,308 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 12,421 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 12,831 (±27). GEOID 5363210.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,308
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,421 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,831 ±27
Median household income
$80,885
±$8,664 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$441,700
±$16,545 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,525
±$99 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Sedro-Woolley and what county is it in?
Sedro-Woolley is a city in Skagit County, Washington. It covers 4.3 square miles of land, 2,857 residents per square mile in 2020.
Sedro-Woolley is in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Sedro-Woolley, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 13,308 people lived in Sedro-Woolley on July 1, 2025, up 6.9% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 12,421 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 12,831 (±27).
| Measure | Sedro-Woolley | Skagit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,831 ±27 | 131,328 | +1,092 |
| Households | 4,895 ±293 | 52,329 | +931 |
| Average household size | 2.50 ±0.15 | 2.47 | −0.29 |
| Housing units | 4,935 ±292 | 57,050 | +747 |
Sedro-Woolley's population since 2000
From 8,658 in 2000 to 13,308 in 2025: up 53.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Sedro-Woolley as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Sedro-Woolley?
The median resident of Sedro-Woolley is 34.0 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 14.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 20.3%. 6.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sedro-Woolley | Skagit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.0 ±2.9 | 42.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.6% ±3.0 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.4% ±2.7 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Male | 50.7% ±3.0 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.3% ±4.3 pts | 19.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.6% ±4.8 pts | 70.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±1.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.4% ±1.9 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.3% ±3.9 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8% ±1.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 14.4% ±2.9 pts | 15.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.8% ±2.5 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.9% ±3.4 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.1% ±3.5 pts | 30.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4% ±1.6 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.8% ±4.3 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Sedro-Woolley earn?
Half of Sedro-Woolley's 4,895 households earn less than $80,885 a year (±$8,664), against $89,263 in Skagit County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $74,904 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sedro-Woolley | Skagit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,885 ±$8,664 | $89,263 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $95,189 ±$6,635 | $111,733 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,429 ±$2,802 | $45,140 | +$4,980 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.7% ±3.5 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.0% ±8.4 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.8% ±4.4 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% ±1.4 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.8% ±1.8 pts | 93.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Sedro-Woolley?
Owners occupy 61.1% of Sedro-Woolley's occupied homes and renters 38.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $441,700 by its owner (±$16,545). The median renter pays $1,525 a month including utilities, and 44.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sedro-Woolley | Skagit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $441,700 ±$16,545 | $545,100 | +$141,411 |
| Median gross rent | $1,525 ±$99 | $1,536 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.7% ±8.2 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,149 ±$129 | $2,285 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.1% ±4.6 pts | 70.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.9% ±4.6 pts | 29.9% | – |
| Housing units | 4,935 ±292 | 57,050 | +747 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.8% ±5.0 pts | 73.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.6% ±1.9 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.7% ±1.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.5% ±3.6 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.5% ±5.1 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.4% ±1.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Sedro-Woolley building?
Builders took permits for 29 new housing units in Sedro-Woolley in 2025 (25 in single-family houses), 2.2 per 1,000 residents against 4.4 across Washington.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Sedro-Woolley work and get to work?
79.6% of Sedro-Woolley's workers drive alone and 8.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Sedro-Woolley | Skagit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.3% ±3.6 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±2.3 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.6% ±4.2 pts | 74.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3% ±3.2 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.3% ±2.6 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.2 min ±2.7 | 26.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Sedro-Woolley?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Sedro-Woolley, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $64,250 (Tract 9515.01) to $93,795 (Tract 9515.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9515.03Skagit County | 3,941 | $93,795 |
| Tract 9514Skagit County | 4,235 | $71,280 |
| Tract 9515.01Skagit County | 3,164 | $64,250 |
| Tract 9515.02Skagit County | 4,232 | $96,212 |
| Tract 9509Skagit County | 4,621 | $122,039 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Sedro-Woolley) · Census block assignment files
How does Sedro-Woolley compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Sedro-Woolley is the 2,628th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 75th-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Sedro-Woolley ranks 254th of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 75th | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 57th | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 106th | 394 |
| Median household income | 254th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 288th | 393 |
| Median home value | 245th | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 204th | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 54th | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 307th | 382 |
| Median age | 333rd | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 288th | 388 |
| Work from home | 268th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 127th | 394 |
Sedro-Woolley's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Sedro-Woolley with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Sedro-Woolley?
8 of the 57 figures for Sedro-Woolley on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Sedro-Woolley are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Sedro-Woolley.