Whatcom County, Washington Population 2022
Whatcom County, Washington's estimated population is 241,397 with a growth rate of 1.71% 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 19.77% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 352 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 534 | 182 | 51.70% |
| 1880 | 3,137 | 2,603 | 487.45% |
| 1890 | 18,591 | 15,454 | 492.64% |
| 1900 | 24,116 | 5,525 | 29.72% |
| 1910 | 49,511 | 25,395 | 105.30% |
| 1920 | 50,600 | 1,089 | 2.20% |
| 1930 | 59,128 | 8,528 | 16.85% |
| 1940 | 60,355 | 1,227 | 2.08% |
| 1950 | 66,733 | 6,378 | 10.57% |
| 1960 | 70,317 | 3,584 | 5.37% |
| 1970 | 81,950 | 11,633 | 16.54% |
| 1980 | 106,701 | 24,751 | 30.20% |
| 1990 | 127,780 | 21,079 | 19.76% |
| 2010 | 201,545 | 73,765 | 57.73% |
| 2011 | 203,490 | 1,945 | 0.97% |
| 2012 | 204,863 | 1,373 | 0.67% |
| 2013 | 206,073 | 1,210 | 0.59% |
| 2014 | 208,154 | 2,081 | 1.01% |
| 2015 | 211,836 | 3,682 | 1.77% |
| 2016 | 216,417 | 4,581 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 221,410 | 4,993 | 2.31% |
| 2018 | 225,197 | 3,787 | 1.71% |
| 2019 | 229,247 | 4,050 | 1.80% |
| 2020 | 233,297 | 4,050 | 1.77% |
| 2021 | 237,347 | 4,050 | 1.74% |
| 2022 | 241,397 | 4,050 | 1.71% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 184,236 | 82.05% |
| Black or African American | 2,217 | 0.99% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5,722 | 2.55% |
| Asian | 9,069 | 4.04% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 559 | 0.25% |
| Some Other Race | 9,308 | 4.15% |
| Two or More Races | 13,427 | 5.98% |
Whatcom County, Washington Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 88,978 | 2.47 | 62.2 |
| Married | 43,082 | 3.05 | 82.4 |
| Male | 3,607 | 3.27 | 54.4 |
| Female | 7,010 | 3.14 | 43.6 |
| Non Family | 35,279 | 1.54 | 42 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,578 | 2.39% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,347 | 4.91% |
| High School Graduate | 33,284 | 22.23% |
| Some College | 36,308 | 24.25% |
| Associates Degree | 16,387 | 10.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 33,144 | 22.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 19,686 | 13.15% |
Whatcom County, Washington Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5,898 | 4,896 | 2,810 |
| White | 123,372 | 117,553 | 45,387 |
| Black | 1,334 | 1,136 | 483 |
| 2+ Races | 5,933 | 5,283 | 2,039 |
| Hispanic | 10,812 | 7,674 | 2,043 |
| Islander | 434 | 383 | 74 |
| Native American | 3,547 | 2,960 | 465 |
| Other Race | 4,831 | 3,014 | 420 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.28%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.64%.
$42,138
Average Earnings
$52,632
Average Male
$32,873
Average Female
Whatcom County, Washington Language by Age
Whatcom County, Washington Language
88.09% of Whatcom County, Washington residents speak only English, while 11.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.14% of the population.
Whatcom County, Washington Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,097 | 589 | 28.09% |
| Native | 5,570 | 1,177 | 21.13% |
| Hispanic | 21,267 | 4,225 | 19.87% |
| Asian | 8,852 | 1,647 | 18.61% |
| Multiple | 12,965 | 2,358 | 18.19% |
| White | 170,975 | 21,130 | 12.36% |
| Islander | 552 | 15 | 2.72% |
| Other | 1,799 | NaN% |
13.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.47%
Male Poverty Rate
15.25%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Whatcom County, Washington
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whatcom County, Washington is Black, with 28.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whatcom County, Washington is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.57%.
Whatcom County, Washington Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Whatcom County, Washington Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,942 | 7.86% |
| Black | 336 | 18.09% |
| Native American | 226 | 5.17% |
| Asian | 154 | 1.95% |
| Islander | 10 | 2.05% |
| Other Race | 161 | 2.68% |
| 2+ Races | 557 | 6.68% |
| Hispanic | 549 | 3.85% |
Whatcom County, Washington Veterans by Education
7.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
52.31%
Born in Whatcom County, Washington
90.00%
Native Born
10.00%
Foreign Born
5.08%
Non Citizen
4.93%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.00% of Whatcom County, Washington residents were born in the United States, with 52.31% 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.
- 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