City in Whatcom County, Washington · 5.6 sq mi · 1,180 people per sq mi
6,589 people live in Blaine. The typical household earns $84,030, and the median resident is 43.4 years old.
2026 projection
From 5,884 in 2020
Poverty rate 13.13%
Men 42.4 · Women 46.1
1890–2026
6,589
2026 projection
12% since 2020 (increase)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.
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1890–2026
6,589
2026 projection
12% since 2020 (increase)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.
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| 2026 | 6,589 | +114 | 1.76% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6,475 | +119 | 1.87% |
| 2024 | 6,356 | +174 | 2.81% |
| 2023 | 6,182 | +147 | 2.44% |
| 2022 | 6,035 | +70 | 1.17% |
| 2021 | 5,965 | +81 | 1.38% |
| 2020 | 5,884 | +63 | 1.08% |
| 2019 | 5,821 | +182 | 3.23% |
| 2018 | 5,639 | +145 | 2.64% |
| 2017 | 5,494 | +194 | 3.66% |
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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.
Blaine is growing faster than Whatcom County, Washington, and the U.S.
Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101
Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 61 people).
Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002
Half of households earn more, half earn less
Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.
About 1 in 8 residents
51% of residents age 15 and older are married.
| Status | Overall | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 51% | 52% | 50% |
| Never married | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Divorced | 13% | 12% | 14% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3% | 9% |
| Separated | 1% | 0% | 2% |
U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201
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