Sequim, WA Demographics

A map of Sequim's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,784	6,633	83.1%	82.7%
Multiracial	527	430	6.5%	5.4%
Hispanic	329	501	4.0%	6.2%
Asian	236	207	2.9%	2.6%
Black	160	41	2.0%	0.5%
Native American/Other	125	212	1.5%	2.6%

Sequim, Washington has an estimated population of 8,161, a slight increase from the 8,024 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.1% White, 6.5% Multiracial, 4.0% Hispanic, 2.9% Asian, 2.0% Black, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sequim, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sequim has become slightly less 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 Sequim, that probability was 30.9% in 2020 and 30.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sequim is ranked the 151st 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). Sequim was ranked the 150th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sequim's White Population

6,784 residents of Sequim, or 83.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sequim is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Sequim ranks 217th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sequim's White population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Sequim's population has remained roughly unchanged at 83.1%.

Sequim is less White than neighboring Bell Hill (92.9% White), River Road (84.4% White), Jamestown (92.1% White), Carlsborg (83.7% White), and Blyn (93.3% White).

Sequim's Black Population

160 residents of Sequim, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sequim is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Sequim ranks 352nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sequim's Black population has grown by an estimated 290.2%. Black residents' share of Sequim's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.0%.

Sequim is more Black than neighboring Bell Hill (0% Black), River Road (0% Black), Jamestown (0% Black), Carlsborg (0% Black), and Blyn (0% Black).

Sequim's Asian Population

236 residents of Sequim, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sequim is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Sequim ranks 194th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sequim's Asian population has grown by an estimated 14.0%. Asian residents' share of Sequim's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Sequim is more Asian than neighboring Bell Hill (2.6% Asian), River Road (2.2% Asian), Jamestown (0% Asian), Carlsborg (2.7% Asian), and Blyn (0% Asian).

Sequim's Hispanic Population

329 residents of Sequim, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sequim is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Sequim ranks 385th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sequim's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 34.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Sequim's population has decreased from 6.2% to 4.0%.

Sequim is more Hispanic than neighboring Bell Hill (1.6% Hispanic), River Road (1.6% Hispanic), Jamestown (0% Hispanic), Carlsborg (0.6% Hispanic), and Blyn (0% Hispanic).

Sequim's Native American/Other Population

125 residents of Sequim, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sequim is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Sequim ranks 189th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sequim's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sequim's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.5%.

Sequim is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bell Hill (0% Native American/Other), River Road (0% Native American/Other), and Carlsborg (0% Native American/Other). Sequim is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jamestown (6.4% Native American/Other), and Blyn (6.7% Native American/Other).

Sequim's Multiracial Population

527 residents of Sequim, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sequim is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Sequim ranks 428th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sequim's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Sequim's population has increased from 5.4% to 6.5%.

Sequim is more Multiracial than neighboring Bell Hill (2.9% Multiracial), Jamestown (1.5% Multiracial), and Blyn (0% Multiracial). Sequim is less Multiracial than neighboring River Road (11.8% Multiracial), and Carlsborg (13.1% 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.