Whatcom County, Washington

Total Population: 228,432

County Seat: Bellingham

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)76.1%
Hispanic or Latino10.4%
Two or More Races6.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)4.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Other Race0.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

38.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

10.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.