Whatcom County, Washington
Whatcom County is home to 230,503 people. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Washington rate (9.9%). The median household income is $81,784.
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| Measure | Value | Washington | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 230,503 | 7,816,116 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $81,784 | $98,141 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 12.9% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 13.6% | 11.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.8% | 6.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.3% | 39.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $585,800 | $564,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,555 | $1,760 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 60.1% | 49.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 9.9% | 15.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 38.4 years | 38.3 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.