Sedro-Woolley, WA Demographics
A map of Sedro-Woolley's Population by Race
Sedro-Woolley, Washington has an estimated population of 12,831, an increase from the 12,421 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.6% White, 20.3% Hispanic, 5.1% Multiracial, 2.5% Asian, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sedro-Woolley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Sedro-Woolley has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sedro-Woolley, that probability was 44.8% in 2020 and 45.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Sedro-Woolley is ranked the 105th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sedro-Woolley was ranked the 107th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Sedro-Woolley's White Population
9,053 residents of Sedro-Woolley, or 70.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sedro-Woolley is higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Sedro-Woolley ranks 413th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Sedro-Woolley's White population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Sedro-Woolley's population has decreased from 71.7% to 70.6%.
Sedro-Woolley is more White than neighboring Burlington (62.3% White), and Mount Vernon (53.6% White). Sedro-Woolley is less White than neighboring Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County) (82.3% White), Big Lake (78% White), and Alger (89.8% White).
Sedro-Woolley's Black Population
43 residents of Sedro-Woolley, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sedro-Woolley is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Sedro-Woolley ranks 270th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Sedro-Woolley's Black population has declined by an estimated 54.3%. Black residents' share of Sedro-Woolley's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.
Sedro-Woolley is more Black than neighboring Alger (0% Black). Sedro-Woolley is less Black than neighboring Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County) (0.7% Black), Burlington (1.6% Black), and Mount Vernon (1.4% Black).
Sedro-Woolley's Asian Population
321 residents of Sedro-Woolley, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sedro-Woolley is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Sedro-Woolley ranks 350th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Sedro-Woolley's Asian population has grown by an estimated 118.4%. Asian residents' share of Sedro-Woolley's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.5%.
Sedro-Woolley is less Asian than neighboring Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County) (2.9% Asian), Mount Vernon (3.3% Asian), Big Lake (4.3% Asian), and Alger (4.9% Asian).
Sedro-Woolley's Hispanic Population
2,599 residents of Sedro-Woolley, or 20.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sedro-Woolley is higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Sedro-Woolley ranks 108th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Sedro-Woolley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Sedro-Woolley's population has increased from 18.3% to 20.3%.
Sedro-Woolley is more Hispanic than neighboring Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County) (2% Hispanic), Big Lake (6.8% Hispanic), and Alger (5.2% Hispanic). Sedro-Woolley is less Hispanic than neighboring Burlington (28.6% Hispanic), and Mount Vernon (36.8% Hispanic).
Sedro-Woolley's Native American/Other Population
158 residents of Sedro-Woolley, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sedro-Woolley is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Sedro-Woolley ranks 265th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Sedro-Woolley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 40.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sedro-Woolley's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.2%.
Sedro-Woolley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Burlington (1% Native American/Other), Mount Vernon (1.1% Native American/Other), and Alger (0% Native American/Other). Sedro-Woolley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County) (1.5% Native American/Other), and Big Lake (3.4% Native American/Other).
Sedro-Woolley's Multiracial Population
657 residents of Sedro-Woolley, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sedro-Woolley is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Sedro-Woolley ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Sedro-Woolley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Sedro-Woolley's population has decreased from 5.9% to 5.1%.
Sedro-Woolley is more Multiracial than neighboring Burlington (4% Multiracial), Mount Vernon (3.9% Multiracial), and Alger (0% Multiracial). Sedro-Woolley is less Multiracial than neighboring Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County) (10.6% Multiracial), and Big Lake (7.2% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.