Whatcom County's estimated 2025 population is 234,561 with a growth rate of 0.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Whatcom County is the 9th largest county in Washington. The 2010 population was 201,549 and has seen a growth of 16.38% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Whatcom County includes 78.73% White, 4.51% other race, 4.28% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 179,842 | 78.73% |
| Two or more races | 21,513 | 9.42% |
| Other race | 10,293 | 4.51% |
| Asian | 9,770 | 4.28% |
| Native American | 4,292 | 1.88% |
| Black or African American | 2,011 | 0.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 711 | 0.31% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Whatcom County's average per capita income is $53,231. Household income levels show a median of $80,989. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $117,011 | $142,511 |
| Families | $102,596 | $128,297 |
| Households | $80,989 | $105,948 |
| Non Families | $50,035 | $68,337 |
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