Bellingham, WA
Whatcom CountyComprehensive Demographic, Economic, and Housing Data Profile
Population
135,591
Median Household Income
$66,755
Median Home Value
$625,019
Median Age
34.1 yrs
Household Income Brackets
Racial & Ethnic Demographics
Age Distribution
Educational Attainment
Complete Census & Social Dataset
91 Total MetricsGeneral Demographics
| City Alt | N/A |
| County Fips All | 53,073 |
| County Name All | Whatcom |
| Source | shape |
| Military | 0 |
| Incorporated | 1.0% |
| Cdp | 0 |
| Township | 0 |
| Male | 48.20 |
| Female | 51.80 |
Regional & Admin
| Population | 135,591 |
| Population Proper | 93,438 |
| Density | 1,279.40 |
| Ranking | 2 |
| Cbsa Fips | 13,380 |
| Cbsa Name | Bellingham, WA |
| Cbsa Metro | 1 |
| Csa Fips | N/A |
| Csa Name | N/A |
Age & Demographics
| Age Median | 34.1% |
| Age Under 10 | 7.2% |
| Age 10 To 19 | 11.5% |
| Age 20s | 24.8% |
| Age 30s | 14.4% |
| Age 40s | 11.1% |
| Age 50s | 9.5% |
| Age 60s | 9.7% |
| Age 70s | 8.0% |
| Age Over 80 | 3.7% |
| Age Over 65 | 16.5% |
| Age 18 To 24 | 21.1% |
| Age Over 18 | 86.2% |
Household & Family
| Married | 36.4% |
| Divorced | 11.7% |
| Never Married | 47.9% |
| Widowed | 4.1% |
| Family Size | 2.81 |
Income & Economy
| Family Dual Income | $55 |
| Income Household Median | $66,755 |
| Income Household Under 5 | $4 |
| Income Household 5 To 10 | $3 |
| Income Household 10 To 15 | $5 |
| Income Household 15 To 20 | $4 |
| Income Household 20 To 25 | $4 |
| Income Household 25 To 35 | $7 |
| Income Household 35 To 50 | $12 |
| Income Household 50 To 75 | $18 |
| Income Household 75 To 100 | $10 |
| Income Household 100 To 150 | $17 |
| Income Household 150 Over | $18 |
| Income Household Six Figure | $35 |
| Income Individual Median | $36,331 |
| Labor Force Participation | 66.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
| Poverty | 18.6% |
| Commute Time | 18.10 |
Housing & Property
| Home Ownership | 44.60 |
| Housing Units | 41,500 |
| Home Value | $625,019 |
| Rent Median | $1,577 |
| Rent Burden | $38 |
Education
| Education Less Highschool | 4.8% |
| Education Highschool | 15.4% |
| Education Some College | 31.3% |
| Education Bachelors | 28.7% |
| Education Graduate | 19.8% |
| Education College Or Above | 48.5% |
| Education Stem Degree | 52.1% |
Race & Origin
| Race White | 79.1% |
| Race Black | 1.3% |
| Race Asian | 5.3% |
| Race Native | 0.7% |
| Race Pacific | 0.2% |
| Race Other | 3.8% |
| Race Multiple | 9.6% |
| Hispanic | 10.2% |
Social & Health
| Disabled | 14.1% |
| Limited English | 1.5% |
| Health Uninsured | 5.3% |
| Veteran | 4.9% |
Economic & Labor Indicators
| Individual Median Income | $36,331 |
| Labor Force Participation | 66.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.6% |
| Average Commute Time | 18.1 mins |
Housing & Community Metrics
| Homeownership Rate | 44.6% |
| Median Rent | $1,577 |
| Rent Burdened (>30% Income) | 38.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 41,500 |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.3% |
Additional Census & Social Profile
Household & Marital
| Avg Family Size | 2.81 |
| Dual Income Families | 54.7% |
| Married | 36.4% |
| Never Married | 47.9% |
| Divorced | 11.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% |
Social & Education
| College Degree or Higher | 48.5% |
| STEM Degree Holders | 52.1% |
| Veterans | 4.9% |
| Disabled Population | 14.1% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 1.5% |
Regional Classifications
| Metro Area (CBSA) | Bellingham, WA |
| Combined Area (CSA) | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,279.4/sq mi |
| National Rank | #2 |