Whatcom County, Washington
Total Population: 228,432
County Seat: Bellingham
Median Home Value
$536,100
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$80,989
Across all households
Median Age
38.2 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
38.1%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
18.9%
65 Years and Over
18.5%
Male
49.6%
Female
50.4%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
94.8%
No Health Insurance
5.6%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
93.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
38.1%
Enrolled in College (18+)
10.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$80,989
Mean Household Income
$105,948
Per Capita Income
$43,463
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.1%
In Labor Force (19–64)
78.9%
SNAP / Food Stamps
11.4%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$536,100
Median Rent
$1,465/mo
Total Housing Units
101,928
Owner-Occupied
63.5%
Renter-Occupied
36.5%
Vacancy Rate
9.3%
Married Couple Households
48.1%
Cohabiting Couple Households
9.1%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.8%
Female Householder, No Partner
25.0%
Average Household Size
2.42
Broadband Internet Access
92.9%
Housing Built Since 2010
13.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 53073.