Whatcom County, Washington's estimated 2024 population is 233,240 with a growth rate of 0.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Whatcom County, Washington is the 9th largest county in Washington. The 2010 population was 201,549 and has seen a growth of 15.72% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 239,845 | 1,321 | 0.55% |
| 2028 | 238,524 | 1,321 | 0.56% |
| 2027 | 237,203 | 1,321 | 0.56% |
| 2026 | 235,882 | 1,321 | 0.56% |
| 2025 | 234,561 | 1,321 | 0.57% |
| 2024 | 233,240 | 1,321 | 0.57% |
| 2023 | 231,919 | 1,321 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 230,598 | 3,897 | 1.72% |
| 2021 | 226,701 | -748 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 227,449 | -1,226 | -0.54% |
| 2019 | 228,675 | 3,577 | 1.59% |
| 2018 | 225,098 | 3,681 | 1.66% |
| 2017 | 221,417 | 4,931 | 2.28% |
| 2016 | 216,486 | 4,544 | 2.14% |
| 2015 | 211,942 | 3,702 | 1.78% |
| 2014 | 208,240 | 2,101 | 1.02% |
| 2013 | 206,139 | 1,237 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 204,902 | 1,399 | 0.69% |
| 2011 | 203,503 | 1,954 | 0.97% |
| 2010 | 201,549 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 127,780 | 21,079 | 19.76% |
| 1980 | 106,701 | 24,751 | 30.2% |
| 1970 | 81,950 | 11,633 | 16.54% |
| 1960 | 70,317 | 3,584 | 5.37% |
| 1950 | 66,733 | 6,378 | 10.57% |
| 1940 | 60,355 | 1,227 | 2.08% |
| 1930 | 59,128 | 8,528 | 16.85% |
| 1920 | 50,600 | 1,089 | 2.2% |
| 1910 | 49,511 | 25,395 | 105.3% |
| 1900 | 24,116 | 5,525 | 29.72% |
| 1890 | 18,591 | 15,454 | 492.64% |
| 1880 | 3,137 | 2,603 | 487.45% |
| 1870 | 534 | 182 | 51.7% |
| 1860 | 352 | -239,493 | -99.85% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 181,059 | 79.93% |
| Two or more races | 18,840 | 8.32% |
| Asian | 10,044 | 4.43% |
| Other race | 9,116 | 4.02% |
| Native American | 4,738 | 2.09% |
| Black or African American | 2,091 | 0.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 635 | 0.28% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 91,171 | 2.43 | 63 | 37 |
| Married | 43,780 | 3.02 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Non Family | 36,531 | 1.52 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Female | 7,381 | 3.14 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Male | 3,479 | 3.11 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
63.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,941 | 4.55% |
| Associates Degree | 16,392 | 10.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 34,017 | 22.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 22,434 | 14.71% |
| High School Graduate | 33,470 | 21.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,271 | 2.14% |
| Some College | 35,981 | 23.59% |
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 | 123,915 | 118,417 | 48,286 |
| Hispanic | 11,636 | 8,757 | 2,507 |
| 2+ Races | 8,996 | 7,903 | 2,741 |
| Asian | 6,494 | 5,507 | 2,646 |
| Other Race | 5,087 | 3,435 | 569 |
| Native American | 2,868 | 2,521 | 543 |
| Black | 1,272 | 1,140 | 468 |
| Islander | 477 | 438 | 78 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.56%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,740 | $70,339 | $45,805 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,546 | $94,638 | $61,905 |
| High School Graduate | $41,983 | $52,763 | $32,857 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,321 | $44,225 | $23,385 |
| Overall | $50,598 | $61,270 | $40,105 |
| Some College | $46,395 | $62,642 | $35,772 |
$50,598
Average Earnings
$61,270
Average Male
$40,105
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.8% of Whatcom County, Washington residents speak only English, while 12.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 170,218 | 19,912 | 11.7% |
| Hispanic | 22,297 | 4,876 | 21.87% |
| Multiple | 18,167 | 3,100 | 17.06% |
| Other | 8,865 | 1,563 | 17.63% |
| Asian | 9,762 | 1,259 | 12.9% |
| Native | 4,643 | 685 | 14.75% |
| Black | 1,956 | 254 | 12.99% |
| Islander | 595 | 36 | 6.05% |
12.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.02%
Male Poverty Rate
13.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whatcom County, Washington is Hispanic, with 21.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whatcom County, Washington is Islander, with 6.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.5% |
| High School | 12.11% |
| Some College | 10.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 32.8% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.58% |
| Female Employed | 9.36% |
| Male Employed | 6.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,874 | $120,182 |
| Households | $77,581 | $99,746 |
| Married Families | $110,103 | $134,144 |
| Non Families | $47,656 | $63,940 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
13,011
Number of Veterans
12,004
Male Veterans
1,007
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5,517 |
| First Gulf War | 2,957 |
| Second Gulf War | 2,580 |
| Korea | 645 |
| World War II | 165 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 3,868 |
| 75+ | 3,431 |
| 35 to 54 | 3,198 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,715 |
| 18 to 34 | 799 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,526 | 7.66% |
| 2+ Races | 736 | 6.01% |
| Hispanic | 463 | 3.04% |
| Black | 327 | 19.84% |
| Native American | 225 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 100 | 1.19% |
| Other Race | 78 | 1.25% |
| Islander | 19 | 3.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
51.4%
Born in Whatcom County, Washington
90.12%
Native Born
9.88%
Foreign Born
4.67%
Non Citizen
5.21%
Naturalized
90.12% of Whatcom County, Washington residents were born in the United States, with 51.4% having been born in Washington. 4.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.