Whatcom County, Washington
County
Overview
- County Name
- Whatcom County
- State
- Washington
- FIPS Code
- 53073
- State FIPS
- 53
- County FIPS
- 073
Geography
- Land Area
- 2107.95 sq mi
- Water Area
- 396.93 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2504.87 sq mi
- Latitude
- 48.842653
- Longitude
- -121.836432
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 220,408
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 178,126
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 199,849 | 90.7% |
| Hispanic | 20,561 | 9.3% |
| White | 173,570 | 78.7% |
| Black | 1,986 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 8,224 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,558 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 556 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1,205 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 165,492 | 92.9% |
| Hispanic | 12,637 | 7.1% |
| White | 145,762 | 81.8% |
| Black | 2,984 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 9,891 | 5.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5,652 | 3.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 459 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 813 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 230,503
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $85,823
- Poverty Rate
- 12.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 29,038
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 179,852 | 78.0% |
| Black | 2,213 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 10,078 | 4.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 165,383
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 89,162 | 53.9% |
| Republican | 44,127 | 26.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 32,094 | 19.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 80,280 | 48.5% |
| Female | 85,068 | 51.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 127,197 | 76.9% |
| Hispanic | 9,790 | 5.9% |
| Black | 331 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 5,908 | 3.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 110,464
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 66.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 88,695 | 69.7% |
| Hispanic | 4,204 | 42.9% |
| Black | 155 | 46.8% |
| Asian | 3,017 | 51.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 52,330 | 65.2% |
| Female | 58,118 | 68.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 27,834 (17.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 62,077 (39.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 103,520
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $583,183
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,620
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 69.5%
- Public Transit
- 1.7%
- Work From Home
- 14.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.