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World Population Review
Whatcom County, Washington Population 2021
Whatcom County, Washington's estimated population is 237,347 with a growth rate of 1.74% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Whatcom County, Washington is the 10th largest county in Washington. The 2010 Population was 201,545 and has seen a growth of 17.76% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 237,347 | 4,050 | 1.74% |
| 2020 | 233,297 | 4,050 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 229,247 | 4,050 | 1.80% |
| 2018 | 225,197 | 3,787 | 1.71% |
| 2017 | 221,410 | 4,993 | 2.31% |
| 2016 | 216,417 | 4,581 | 2.16% |
| 2015 | 211,836 | 3,682 | 1.77% |
| 2014 | 208,154 | 2,081 | 1.01% |
| 2013 | 206,073 | 1,210 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 204,863 | 1,373 | 0.67% |
| 2011 | 203,490 | 1,945 | 0.97% |
| 2010 | 201,545 | 73,765 | 57.73% |
| 1990 | 127,780 | 21,079 | 19.76% |
| 1980 | 106,701 | 24,751 | 30.20% |
| 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 | 2.20% |
| 1910 | 49,511 | 25,395 | 105.30% |
| 1900 | 24,116 | 5,525 | 29.72% |
| 1890 | 18,591 | 15,454 | 492.64% |
| 1880 | 3,137 | 2,603 | 487.45% |
| 1870 | 534 | 182 | 51.70% |
| 1860 | 352 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
1.74%
County Website
State
Founded
March 9, 1854
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
201,545
Growth Since 2010
17.76%
Whatcom County, Washington Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 184,006 | 83.33% |
| Two or More Races | 10,328 | 4.68% |
| Asian | 9,120 | 4.13% |
| Some Other Race | 8,058 | 3.65% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6,437 | 2.92% |
| Black or African American | 2,204 | 1.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 668 | 0.30% |
Whatcom County, Washington Population by Race
Whatcom County, Washington Population Pyramid $2021
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Whatcom County, Washington Population by Age
Whatcom County, Washington Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 86,523 | 2.49 | 61.9 |
| Married | 41,439 | 3.1 | 82 |
| Non Family | 34,409 | 1.53 | 42.4 |
| Female | 7,138 | 3.15 | 45.1 |
| Male | 3,537 | 3.4 | 49.7 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
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Whatcom County, Washington Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,453 | 2.36% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,044 | 4.82% |
| High School Graduate | 34,175 | 23.36% |
| Some College | 35,153 | 24.03% |
| Associates Degree | 16,333 | 11.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 32,227 | 22.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 17,889 | 12.23% |
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Whatcom County, Washington Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Whatcom County, Washington Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 121,741 | 116,193 | 43,651 |
| Hispanic | 10,257 | 7,345 | 1,841 |
| Asian | 5,934 | 4,953 | 2,562 |
| 2+ Races | 4,369 | 3,887 | 1,353 |
| Other Race | 3,882 | 2,327 | 418 |
| Native American | 3,814 | 3,071 | 554 |
| Black | 1,300 | 1,033 | 425 |
| Islander | 427 | 397 | 62 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.44%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.17%.
Whatcom County, Washington Educational Attainment by Race
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$40,535
Average Earnings
$50,961
Average Male
$31,196
Average Female
Whatcom County, Washington Earnings by Educational Attainment
Whatcom County, Washington Language by Age
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Whatcom County, Washington Language
88.40% of Whatcom County, Washington residents speak only English, while 11.60% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.08% of the population.
Whatcom County, Washington Language
Whatcom County, Washington Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 170,241 | 21,225 | 12.47% |
| Hispanic | 20,368 | 4,021 | 19.74% |
| Asian | 8,955 | 1,759 | 19.64% |
| Multiple | 9,997 | 1,639 | 16.39% |
| Other | 7,971 | 1,607 | 20.16% |
| Native | 6,217 | 1,551 | 24.95% |
| Black | 2,102 | 562 | 26.74% |
| Islander | 649 | 72 | 11.09% |
14.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.20%
Male Poverty Rate
15.01%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Whatcom County, Washington
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whatcom County, Washington is Black, with 26.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whatcom County, Washington is Islander, with 11.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.80%.
Whatcom County, Washington Poverty
Whatcom County, Washington Poverty Rate by Education
Whatcom County, Washington Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Whatcom County, Washington Married by Age and Sex
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Whatcom County, Washington Marriage
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 35-44.
Whatcom County, Washington Marital Status by Race
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Whatcom County, Washington Marital Status
Whatcom County, Washington Veterans by War
Whatcom County, Washington Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,975 | 8.59% |
| Hispanic | 651 | 4.78% |
| 2+ Races | 459 | 7.22% |
| Black | 301 | 17.64% |
| Other Race | 196 | 3.96% |
| Native American | 192 | 3.97% |
| Asian | 168 | 2.12% |
| Islander | 15 | 2.73% |
Whatcom County, Washington Veterans by Race
Whatcom County, Washington Veterans by Education
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8.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
Whatcom County, Washington Veterans by Education
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62.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Whatcom County, Washington Employment by Age
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Whatcom County, Washington Employment by Race
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Whatcom County, Washington Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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89.89%
Native Born
10.11%
Foreign Born
5.08%
Non Citizen
5.03%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.89% of Whatcom County, Washington residents were born in the United States, with 51.90% having been born in Washington. 5.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Whatcom County, Washington Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990