Nooksack is a city located in Whatcom County Washington. Nooksack has a 2024 population of 1,559. Nooksack is currently growing at a rate of 1.3% annually and its population has increased by 5.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,479 in 2020.
The average household income in Nooksack is $98,579 with a poverty rate of 11.66%. The median age in Nooksack is 32.5 years: 33.4 years for males, and 32.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nooksack was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,322 | 84.53% |
| Other race | 121 | 7.74% |
| Two or more races | 115 | 7.35% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.38% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 561 | 2.79 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Married | 333 | 3.3 | 93.4 | 6.6 |
| Non Family | 142 | 1.22 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Female | 70 | 3.33 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Male | 16 | 3.63 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
86.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 42 | 4.02% |
| Associates Degree | 76 | 7.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 175 | 16.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 53 | 5.07% |
| High School Graduate | 339 | 32.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 103 | 9.86% |
| Some College | 257 | 24.59% |
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 | 886 | 818 | 194 |
| Hispanic | 129 | 59 | 30 |
| Other Race | 88 | 28 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 41 | 28 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 48.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,083 | $79,375 | $52,188 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,750 | $111,875 | $37,188 |
| High School Graduate | $37,000 | $51,989 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $53,333 | $53,583 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,250 | $65,438 | $36,786 |
| Some College | $59,038 | $69,583 | $38,281 |
$53,250
Average Earnings
$65,438
Average Male
$36,786
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.91% of Nooksack residents speak only English, while 10.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,284 | 116 | 9.03% |
| Other | 121 | 41 | 33.88% |
| Hispanic | 205 | 41 | 20% |
| Multiple | 115 | 23 | 20% |
11.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.28%
Male Poverty Rate
14.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nooksack is Other, with 33.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nooksack is White, with 9.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 11.71% |
| High School | 10.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Female Employed | 6.65% |
| Male Employed | 0.99% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,375 | $98,836 |
| Households | $76,125 | $98,579 |
| Married Families | $100,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,682 | $82,025 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.0%
Male Marriage Rate
64.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
70
Number of Veterans
63
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 5.89% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 11.51% |
| Other Race | 13 | 14.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
66%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
60.04%
Born in Nooksack
92.46%
Native Born
7.54%
Foreign Born
3.58%
Non Citizen
3.96%
Naturalized
92.46% of Nooksack residents were born in the United States, with 60.04% having been born in Washington. 3.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,659 | 20 | 1.22% |
| 2028 | 1,639 | 20 | 1.24% |
| 2027 | 1,619 | 20 | 1.25% |
| 2026 | 1,599 | 20 | 1.27% |
| 2025 | 1,579 | 20 | 1.28% |
| 2024 | 1,559 | 20 | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 1,539 | 16 | 1.05% |
| 2022 | 1,523 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2021 | 1,524 | 45 | 3.04% |
| 2020 | 1,479 | -145 | -8.93% |
| 2019 | 1,624 | 51 | 3.24% |
| 2018 | 1,573 | 23 | 1.48% |
| 2017 | 1,550 | 44 | 2.92% |
| 2016 | 1,506 | 45 | 3.08% |
| 2015 | 1,461 | 31 | 2.17% |
| 2014 | 1,430 | 27 | 1.92% |
| 2013 | 1,403 | 24 | 1.74% |
| 2012 | 1,379 | 15 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 1,364 | 12 | 0.89% |
| 2010 | 1,352 | 0 | 0% |