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 $92,657 with a poverty rate of 15.28%. The median age in Blaine is 38.1 years: 40.5 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blaine was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,383 | 74.73% |
| Two or more races | 862 | 14.7% |
| Asian | 316 | 5.39% |
| Black or African American | 153 | 2.61% |
| Other race | 77 | 1.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.46% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,329 | 2.49 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Non Family | 973 | 1.41 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Married | 945 | 3.08 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Female | 264 | 3.88 | 30.7 | 69.3 |
| Male | 147 | 3.43 | 42.2 | 57.8 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
65.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 147 | 3.84% |
| Associates Degree | 219 | 5.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 753 | 19.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 475 | 12.4% |
| High School Graduate | 1,343 | 35.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64 | 1.67% |
| Some College | 830 | 21.67% |
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 | 2,849 | 2,708 | 956 |
| 2+ Races | 401 | 395 | 62 |
| Hispanic | 386 | 386 | 43 |
| Asian | 276 | 228 | 86 |
| Black | 144 | 144 | 112 |
| Islander | 47 | 37 | 0 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Other Race | 14 | 8 | 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 black people with a rate of 77.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $100,344 | $100,461 | $100,324 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,492 | $134,306 | $43,750 |
| High School Graduate | $41,802 | $55,625 | $28,021 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,417 | $68,333 | $35,833 |
| Some College | $49,539 | $59,816 | $34,537 |
$52,417
Average Earnings
$68,333
Average Male
$35,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.6% of Blaine residents speak only English, while 12.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 845 | 386 | 45.68% |
| White | 3,989 | 367 | 9.2% |
| Multiple | 838 | 344 | 41.05% |
| Asian | 316 | 36 | 11.39% |
| Other | 35 | 1 | 2.86% |
15.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.67%
Male Poverty Rate
18.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blaine is Hispanic, with 45.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blaine is Other, with 2.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.18% |
| Some College | 13.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.88% |
| Female Employed | 11.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.38% |
| Male Employed | 1.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,616 | $102,425 |
| Households | $78,633 | $92,657 |
| Married Families | $92,321 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $75,398 | $76,300 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.0%
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
293
Number of Veterans
283
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 153 |
| Second Gulf War | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 117 |
| 35 to 54 | 90 |
| 75+ | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 263 | 7.68% |
| Black | 20 | 13.07% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 2.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
9.7%
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
39.83%
Born in Blaine
82.95%
Native Born
17.05%
Foreign Born
8.58%
Non Citizen
8.47%
Naturalized
82.95% of Blaine residents were born in the United States, with 39.83% having been born in Washington. 8.58% 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% |