Washington Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 230,503 (100%) |
| Population Density | 109 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 41 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $81,784 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,361 |
| Median Home Value | $585,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 103,520 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 59,904 (57.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 34,117 (33.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 9,499 (9.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 94,021 |
| Average Household Size | 2.40 |
| Family Households | 55,302 (58.8%) |
The table below compares Whatcom County to the other 39 counties and county equivalents in Washington by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 9 | 79th |
| Population Density | # 10 | 76th |
| Median Household Income | # 15 | 63rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 11 | 74th |
| Diversity Index | # 22 | 47th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Washington Census Data Comparison Tool.
