Sequim is a very small coastal city (ie. on the ocean or tidally-influenced rivers) located in the state of Washington. With a population of 4,323 people and six constituent neighborhoods, Sequim is the 145th largest community in Washington.

Unlike some cities, Sequim isn't mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Sequim are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Sequim is a city of sales and office workers, service providers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Sequim who work in sales jobs (14.53%), office and administrative support jobs (13.90%), and food service (11.90%).

Sequim is a major retirement destination. In fact, people 65 and over make up 45.69% of the population. For those considering a place to retire, Sequim may be a good choice because much of the city's services and social community are oriented toward the over-65 demographic.

The city is also nautical, which means that parts of Sequim are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and tidal rivers. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Sequim spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 18.71 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the city are less than they would otherwise be.

Being a small city, Sequim does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.

Sequim Information and Demographics

The citizens of Sequim are slightly better educated than the national average of 14.96% for all cities and towns, with 19.09% of adults in Sequim having a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Sequim in 2000 was $19,253, which is middle income relative to Washington, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $77,012 for a family of four.

The people who call Sequim home come from a variety of different races and ancestries. The most prevalent race in Sequim is White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Sequim include English, German, Irish, Norwegian, Scotch-Irish, Italian, Swedish, and Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Sequim is English. Some people also speak Spanish.