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Population Review

Whatcom County, WA — Population & Demographics

Whatcom County, WA has a population of 228,432. The median household income is $80,989 and the median age is 38.2.

228,432

Population

$80,989

Median Income

$536,100

Median Home Value

38.2

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White78.7%
Black or African American0.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)4.0%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$80,989

Median Household Income

$43,463

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment

Housing

$536,100

Median Home Value

$1,465

Median Rent

63.5%

Homeownership

Education

93.8%

High School+

38.1%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Whatcom County, WA has a population of 228,432 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Whatcom County, WA is $80,989.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.