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Sequim
A snapshot profile, compiled from information provided by the 1990 Census. Figures are only for the City of Sequim.

The numbers

Founded: 1892

Square miles: 5.13

Population: 3,616

Median household income: $17,278

Median house value: $73,700

Median apartment rent: $304

Parks: 5

Housing units: 1,827

The people

Pie chart showing ethnic breakdown of population

Median age: 63.8

Enrolled in public school (K-12): 355

Completed four-year college or higher: 477

Below poverty level: 3.3 percent

Home ownership: 994

Renters: 833

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Saturday, August 7, 1999

Driest city is in growth mode, with mixed review

From still waters to booming retirement haven

Community still rich with small-town charm

Doors here still left unlocked

Too much traffic, too few jobs top local issues

Jon Hahn: A lively but lovely life on the lavender farm

Things to do while you're here

Scenes of Sequim

Sequim historical album

Sequim by the numbers

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