Whatcom County, WA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$80,989
Per Capita Income
$43,463
Poverty Rate
12.7%
SNAP Recipients
11.4%
Gini Index
0.452
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K13.9%
$25K–$50K16.4%
$50K–$75K16.8%
$75K–$100K13.3%
$100K–$150K19.8%
$150K–$200K9.1%
$200K+10.7%
The median household income in Whatcom County, WA is $80,989 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $43,463. 12.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 11.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.452 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).