Birch Bay, WA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Birch Bay

Neighborhood

Whatcom, WA

Hillsdale / Cottonwood Beach

Mountain View / Kickerville

Custer / Pleasant Valley

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Birch Bay

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

32.1%

Households with Children

28.6%

School Enrollment K-12

1,281

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.6%
School Age (5-17): 14.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.4%
Working Age (35-54): 22.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.3%
Seniors (65+): 24.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.5%
High School / GED: 21.2%
Some College or Associate's: 39.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 20.9%
Single Parents: 7.8%
Couples & Adults: 35.9%
Living Alone: 35.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
Asian: 2.1%
Black or African American: 2.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 9.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 68.8%
Puerto Rican: 7.6%
Cuban: 2.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 7.0%
South American: 1.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 13.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 47.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 52.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 49.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 37.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 91.2%
Spanish: 4.8%
European & Indo-European: 2.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 5.0%
Middle School (5-8): 6.1%
High School (9-12): 2.8%
College / Graduate: 3.4%
Not Enrolled: 80.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources