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Bellingham

County:
Whatcom County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
28.198
State:
Washington

Bellingham is a city located in Whatcom County, Washington. Bellingham has a 2026 population of 97,855. It is also the county seat of Whatcom County. Bellingham is currently growing at a rate of 1.03% annually and its population has increased by 6.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 91,870 in 2020.

The median household income in Bellingham is $66,755 with a poverty rate of 18.6%. The median age in Bellingham is 34.1 years: 33.7 years for males, and 34.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.1 males.

97.9K
Total Population
3,470
Density (mi²)
1K 1.03%
Growth

Bellingham Population

Bellingham Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202697,8559981.03%
202596,8579971.04%
202495,8608340.88%
202395,0261,1091.18%
202293,9173,4733.84%
202190,444-1,032-1.13%
202091,870-542-0.59%
201992,4121,5571.71%
201890,8551,3971.56%
201789,4582,0592.36%
201687,3991,9462.28%
201585,4531,6251.94%
201483,8288010.96%
201383,0273050.37%
201282,7224510.55%
201182,2715660.69%
201081,7058201.01%
200067,17114,99228.73%
199052,1796,38513.94%
198045,7946,41916.3%
197039,3754,68713.51%
196034,6885761.69%
195034,1124,79816.37%
194029,314-1,509-4.9%
193030,8235,23820.47%
192025,5851,2875.3%
191024,29813,236119.65%
190011,0622,90735.65%
18908,15500%

Median Age

Overall: 34.1 years
Female: 34.5 years
Male: 33.7 years

Bellingham Adults

There are 80,518 adults, (15,407 of whom are seniors) in Bellingham.

Sex Ratio

Female: 48,393 (51.8%)
Male: 45,045 (48.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Bellingham includes 79.06% White, 5.25% Asian, 3.85% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White73,87279.06%
Two or more races8,9459.57%
Asian4,9105.25%
Other race3,5963.85%
Black or African American1,2561.34%
Native American6550.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2040.22%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race3,3343.57%
Two or more races3,1923.42%
White2,6762.86%
Native American1540.16%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander940.1%
Black or African American440.05%
Asian220.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White71,19676.2%
Two or more races5,7536.16%
Asian4,8885.23%
Black or African American1,2121.3%
Native American5010.54%
Other race2620.28%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1100.12%

Bellingham Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Bellingham 's average per capita income is $50,271. Household income levels show a median of $66,755. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$127,050-
Families$109,052$130,172
Households$66,755$94,859
Non Families$48,524$65,751

$50,271

Average Income

$66,755

Median Household Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)