Sequim
City in Clallam County, Washington
Sequim is a city in Clallam County, Washington, with 8,024 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 184 ft (56 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bell Hill, 1.3 miles S.
- 8,024residents (2020 Census)
- 184 ftelevation · 56 m
- 6.3 sq miland area · 16.4 km²
- 1,270 / sq mipopulation density
- 98382ZIP code
About Sequim
Sequim ( SKWIM) is a city in Clallam County, Washington, United States. It is located on the north side of the Olympic Peninsula between the Dungeness River and Sequim Bay. The city is south of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and north of the Olympic Mountains. The population was 8,024 as of the 2020 census; the estimated population in 2023 was 8,203. Sequim is connected to nearby Port Angeles by U.S. Route 101, which runs south of the city's downtown.
The city lies within the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains and receives, on average, less than 16 inches (410 mm) of rain per year – about the same as Los Angeles – giving rise to the region's local nickname of Sunny Sequim. However, the city is relatively close to some of the wettest temperate rainforests of the contiguous United States. This climate anomaly is sometimes called the "Blue Hole of Sequim". Fogs and cool breezes from the Strait of Juan de Fuca make Sequim's climate more humid than would be expected from the low average rate of annual precipitation.
Sequim and the surrounding area are particularly known for the commercial cultivation of lavender, supported by the unique climate. The city is nicknamed the "Lavender Capital of North America". The area is also known for its Dungeness crab, named for the nearby Dungeness Spit.
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Living in Sequim
- Median household income
- $59,707
- Median home value
- $408,700
- Median rent
- $1,195/mo
- Median age
- 62.6
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Sequim had 8,024 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,024 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,270 per sq mi (490 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sequim at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Clallam County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,024 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.32 sq mi (16.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.0740° N, 123.0858° W |
| ZIP code | 98382 |
| Official website | sequimwa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5363385 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sequim
- Bell Hill1.3 mi S
- River Road2.0 mi W
- Jamestown3.4 mi N
- Carlsborg3.9 mi W
- Blyn6.6 mi SE
- Port Angeles East13.4 mi W
- Port Hadlock-Irondale13.9 mi E
- Port Townsend14.1 mi E
- Port Angeles17.0 mi W
- Quilcene18.1 mi SE
- Marrowstone18.8 mi E
- Port Ludlow21.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sequim
What county is Sequim in?
Sequim is in Clallam County, Washington.
What is the population of Sequim, WA?
8,024 people lived in Sequim at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sequim, WA?
The ZIP code of Sequim is 98382.
What is the elevation of Sequim?
184 feet (56 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sequim?
Bell Hill (1.3 mi), River Road (2.0 mi), Jamestown (3.4 mi), Carlsborg (3.9 mi), Blyn (6.6 mi).
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