Whatcom County, WA Demographics
What is the population of Whatcom County?
There are 232,682 residents in Whatcom County, with a median age of 40. Of this, 49.83% are males and 50.17% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.94% of the resident pool in Whatcom County, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.38%. Additionally, 4.68% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 191,579 people in Whatcom County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 232,682 | 1.2% |
| Male Population | 115,951 | 1.4% |
| Female Population | 116,731 | 1.0% |
Male Population 49.83%
Female Population 50.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 204,615 | 0.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 17,179 | 8.1% |
| Not Citizen | 10,888 | -0.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 87.94%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.38%
Not Citizen 4.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,015 | 1.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 22,732 | -5.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 9,255 | -4.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 6,091 | -6.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 191,579 | 2.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.44%
Moved from Same County 9.85%
Moved from Same State 4.01%
Moved from Different State 2.64%
Same House as Last Year 83.05%
What are the employment statistics in Whatcom County?
White-collar workers make up 77.35% of the working population in Whatcom County, while blue-collar employees account for 22.65%. There are also 14,841 entrepreneurs in Whatcom County (13.07% of the workforce); 70,320 workers employed in private companies (61.94%); and 18,399 people working in governmental institutions (16.21%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 87,818 | 2.6% |
| Blue Collar | 25,718 | -1.8% |
White Collar 77.35%
Blue Collar 22.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 14,841 | -1.0% |
| Private Companies | 70,320 | 1.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 18,399 | 0.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 9,976 | 7.5% |
Self Employees 13.07%
Private Companies 61.94%
Governmental Workers 16.21%
Not for Profit Companies 8.79%
How many households are there in Whatcom County?
There are a total of 93,631 households in Whatcom County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 60.46% of these Whatcom County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 39.54%. Additionally, 27.03% of households have children and 72.97% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 93,631 | 1.5% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 56,611 | 0.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 37,020 | 2.6% |
Family Households 60.46%
Non-Family Households 39.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 25,310 | 1.1% |
| Households without Children | 68,321 | 1.7% |
Households with Children 27.03%
Households without Children 72.97%
What are the median and average incomes in Whatcom County?
The average annual household income in Whatcom County is $98,959, while the median household income sits at $76,841 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $93,732, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $85,000. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $57,338 and $59,462, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $98,959 | 12.3% |
| Median Household Income | $76,841 | 13.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | -1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 196,174 | 1.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Whatcom County?
There are 104,017 housing units in Whatcom County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1988. Of the 93,631 occupied housing units in Whatcom County, 63.51% are owner-occupied, while 36.49% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.31% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $430,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,368 per month in Whatcom County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 104,017 | 1.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1988 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 11,724 | -1.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,474 | -10.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,826 | 2.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5,679 | -5.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16,477 | 0.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12,598 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19,525 | -3.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 17,859 | 2.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 11,970 | 20.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 885 | 240.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 93,631 | 1.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 59,467 | 2.6% |
| Renter Occupied | $34,164 | -0.2% |
Owner Occupied 63.51%
Renter Occupied 36.49%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 38,246 | 1.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 21,221 | 4.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $430,600 | 18.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $465,300 | 38.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,368 | 11.9% |
With Mortgage 64.31%
Without Mortgage 35.69%
What is the level of education in Whatcom County?
Approximately 27.16% of the population in Whatcom County holds a high school degree (that's 52,333 residents), while 27.76% have attained a college certificate (53,485 locals) and 20.27% have a bachelor's degree (39,050 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,941 | 13.8% |
| Some High School | 52,333 | 2.0% |
| Some College | 53,485 | -0.3% |
| Associate Degree | 20,833 | -3.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 39,050 | 2.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 23,022 | 7.0% |
No High School 2.05%
Some High School 27.16%
Some College 27.76%
Associate Degree 10.81%
Bachelor's Degree 20.27%
Graduate Degree 11.95%
What is the marital status of Whatcom County residents?
A total of 67,671 people in Whatcom County have never been married (which represents 34.04% of the total population), while 98,279 of them are wedded (49.43%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,861 (1.44%) and 20,843 (10.48%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 67,671 | 1.8% |
| Married | 98,279 | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2,861 | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 9,151 | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 20,843 | 20,843.0% |
Never Married 34.04%
Married 49.43%
Separated 1.44%
Widowed 4.6%
Divorced 10.48%
What are the most common means of transportation in Whatcom County?
The top three means of transportation people in Whatcom County use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 89,020 residents commute by car, 4,012 prefer going to work by walking and 2,183 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 89,020 | -1.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2,121 | 3.6% |
| Railroad | 4 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 36 | 100.0% |
| Bicycle | 2,183 | -7.0% |
| Motorcycle | 107 | -13.0% |
| Walk | 4,012 | 6.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Whatcom County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98220 | 577 | 190 | $138,452.00 | $130,005.00 |
| 98225 | 49,667 | 21,899 | $61,679.00 | $84,667.00 |
| 98226 | 45,703 | 19,347 | $71,943.00 | $98,616.00 |
| 98229 | 34,157 | 13,525 | $87,946.00 | $115,094.00 |
| 98230 | 18,605 | 7,905 | $79,789.00 | $94,380.00 |
| 98237 | 4,979 | 1,876 | $68,929.00 | $83,992.00 |
| 98240 | 3,426 | 1,225 | $102,602.00 | $126,104.00 |
| 98244 | 3,284 | 1,295 | $77,557.00 | $85,580.00 |
| 98247 | 8,468 | 3,079 | $72,240.00 | $83,104.00 |
| 98248 | 27,147 | 9,297 | $86,334.00 | $116,728.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.