Birch Bay is a CDP located in Whatcom County Washington. Birch Bay has a 2024 population of 11,597. Birch Bay is currently growing at a rate of 2.01% annually and its population has increased by 16.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,917 in 2020.
The average household income in Birch Bay is $92,379 with a poverty rate of 10.18%. The median age in Birch Bay is 44.9 years: 42.6 years for males, and 49.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Birch Bay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,000 | 80.78% |
| Two or more races | 1,332 | 11.95% |
| Other race | 271 | 2.43% |
| Asian | 198 | 1.78% |
| Black or African American | 131 | 1.18% |
| Native American | 130 | 1.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 80 | 0.72% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,846 | 2.3 | 82 | 18 |
| Married | 2,507 | 3.03 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
| Non Family | 1,774 | 1.14 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Female | 297 | 3.24 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Male | 268 | 2.08 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
82.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 347 | 4.31% |
| Associates Degree | 912 | 11.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,518 | 18.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 926 | 11.51% |
| High School Graduate | 1,993 | 24.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 189 | 2.35% |
| Some College | 2,159 | 26.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,706 | 6,435 | 2,257 |
| 2+ Races | 602 | 565 | 97 |
| Hispanic | 508 | 264 | 18 |
| Other Race | 243 | 108 | 0 |
| Asian | 158 | 158 | 84 |
| Native American | 107 | 107 | 6 |
| Islander | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| Black | 29 | 29 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,588 | $71,667 | $50,704 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,080 | $89,734 | $47,450 |
| High School Graduate | $42,806 | $55,662 | $28,995 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $52,931 | $53,190 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,009 | $68,598 | $36,814 |
| Some College | $52,396 | $72,067 | $30,625 |
$52,009
Average Earnings
$68,598
Average Male
$36,814
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.58% of Birch Bay residents speak only English, while 10.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,632 | 996 | 11.54% |
| Hispanic | 877 | 61 | 6.96% |
| Multiple | 1,332 | 45 | 3.38% |
| Asian | 198 | 32 | 16.16% |
10.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.79%
Male Poverty Rate
9.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Birch Bay is Asian, with 16.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Birch Bay is Multiple, with 3.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.06% |
| Some College | 11.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.79% |
| Female Employed | 2.93% |
| Male Employed | 2.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,183 | $104,271 |
| Households | $78,172 | $92,379 |
| Married Families | $96,258 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,182 | $62,993 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
58.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,074
Number of Veterans
1,028
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 355 |
| Second Gulf War | 285 |
| First Gulf War | 147 |
| Korea | 88 |
| World War II | 40 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 442 |
| 35 to 54 | 247 |
| 65 to 74 | 223 |
| 18 to 34 | 87 |
| 55 to 64 | 75 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 850 | 11.35% |
| 2+ Races | 200 | 26.56% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 11.05% |
| Asian | 13 | 6.95% |
| Native American | 11 | 8.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.43%
Born in Birch Bay
89.05%
Native Born
10.95%
Foreign Born
5.53%
Non Citizen
5.42%
Naturalized
89.05% of Birch Bay residents were born in the United States, with 50.43% having been born in Washington. 5.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,597 | 228 | 2.01% |
| 2023 | 11,369 | 227 | 2.04% |
| 2022 | 11,142 | 1,080 | 10.73% |
| 2021 | 10,062 | 145 | 1.46% |
| 2020 | 9,917 | 594 | 6.37% |
| 2019 | 9,323 | 286 | 3.16% |
| 2018 | 9,037 | 395 | 4.57% |
| 2017 | 8,642 | 535 | 6.6% |
| 2016 | 8,107 | -297 | -3.53% |
| 2015 | 8,404 | -71 | -0.84% |
| 2014 | 8,475 | 421 | 5.23% |
| 2013 | 8,054 | -48 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 8,102 | 24 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 8,078 | -335 | -3.98% |
| 2010 | 8,413 | 0 | 0% |