Whatcom County, WA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
228,432
Male
113,336
49.6%
Female
115,096
50.4%
Median Age
38.2 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
9.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher25.9%
High School or Higher40.4%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.5%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
4.2%
Married
42.3%
Whatcom County, WA has a population of 228,432 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 38.2 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 78.7% of the population. 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 9.9% of residents are foreign-born.