Blaine is a city located in Whatcom County Washington. Blaine has a 2024 population of 6,342. Blaine is currently growing at a rate of 1.77% annually and its population has increased by 7.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,900 in 2020.
The average household income in Blaine is $111,412 with a poverty rate of 11.85%. The median age in Blaine is 41.6 years: 42.9 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blaine was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,611 | 77.08% |
| Two or more races | 643 | 10.75% |
| Asian | 304 | 5.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 181 | 3.03% |
| Black or African American | 161 | 2.69% |
| Other race | 42 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.67% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,425 | 2.44 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Married | 1,163 | 2.91 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Non Family | 905 | 1.35 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Female | 261 | 3.86 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Male | 96 | 3.21 | 68.8 | 31.3 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
68.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 114 | 2.78% |
| Associates Degree | 324 | 7.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 867 | 21.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 483 | 11.77% |
| High School Graduate | 1,189 | 28.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55 | 1.34% |
| Some College | 1,072 | 26.12% |
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 | 3,136 | 3,041 | 1,067 |
| 2+ Races | 349 | 337 | 72 |
| Hispanic | 269 | 262 | 31 |
| Asian | 241 | 218 | 112 |
| Black | 155 | 153 | 94 |
| Islander | 130 | 98 | 3 |
| Native American | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 60.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $104,338 | $103,382 | $105,173 |
| Graduate Degree | $131,083 | $157,054 | $71,071 |
| High School Graduate | $41,676 | $50,795 | $29,732 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,011 | $74,837 | $40,871 |
| Some College | $48,438 | $60,489 | $39,141 |
$52,011
Average Earnings
$74,837
Average Male
$40,871
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.14% of Blaine residents speak only English, while 11.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,331 | 456 | 10.53% |
| Hispanic | 572 | 210 | 36.71% |
| Multiple | 631 | 157 | 24.88% |
| Asian | 304 | 12 | 3.95% |
11.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.76%
Male Poverty Rate
13.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blaine is Hispanic, with 36.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blaine is Asian, with 3.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.67% |
| Some College | 11.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 59.34% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.45% |
| Female Employed | 7.65% |
| Male Employed | 2.87% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,273 | $128,889 |
| Households | $81,559 | $111,412 |
| Married Families | $91,709 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,313 | $77,918 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
350
Number of Veterans
350
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 242 |
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 142 |
| 75+ | 108 |
| 35 to 54 | 58 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 279 | 7.5% |
| Black | 42 | 26.09% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 7.02% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
40.86%
Born in Blaine
82.23%
Native Born
17.77%
Foreign Born
5.62%
Non Citizen
12.15%
Naturalized
82.23% of Blaine residents were born in the United States, with 40.86% having been born in Washington. 5.62% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,896 | 111 | 1.64% |
| 2028 | 6,785 | 111 | 1.66% |
| 2027 | 6,674 | 110 | 1.68% |
| 2026 | 6,564 | 111 | 1.72% |
| 2025 | 6,453 | 111 | 1.75% |
| 2024 | 6,342 | 110 | 1.77% |
| 2023 | 6,232 | 208 | 3.45% |
| 2022 | 6,024 | 38 | 0.63% |
| 2021 | 5,986 | 86 | 1.46% |
| 2020 | 5,900 | 318 | 5.7% |
| 2019 | 5,582 | 157 | 2.89% |
| 2018 | 5,425 | 119 | 2.24% |
| 2017 | 5,306 | 168 | 3.27% |
| 2016 | 5,138 | 104 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 5,034 | 68 | 1.37% |
| 2014 | 4,966 | 74 | 1.51% |
| 2013 | 4,892 | 71 | 1.47% |
| 2012 | 4,821 | 41 | 0.86% |
| 2011 | 4,780 | 75 | 1.59% |
| 2010 | 4,705 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,770 | -3,126 | -45.33% |