Whatcom County, Washington
WA · FIPS 53073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 230,503 | — | #307 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $81,784 | +8.8% | #512 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.4 years | -1.3% | #2,515 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $585,800 | +107.8% | #91 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,555 | +33.7% | #213 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | +2.2% | #1,498 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Whatcom County has a population of 230,503, making it the #307 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.4 years, which is 1.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Whatcom County is $81,784, ranking #512 out of 3,222 counties — 8.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.9% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Whatcom County is $585,800 (+107.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,555/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.7%.
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94.2% of residents in Whatcom County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About Whatcom County, Washington
Whatcom County, Washington has a total population of 230,503, making it the 307th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Whatcom County is 38.4 years, which is 1.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Whatcom County is $81,784, which ranks #512 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Whatcom County is $585,800, 107.8% above the national median. Renters in Whatcom County pay a median gross rent of $1,555 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Whatcom County, 39.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.5 min.
Whatcom County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.6%) and Two or More Races (6.2%).
All data for Whatcom County, Washington comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.