Whatcom County, WA

County

Cities in Whatcom County

Neighborhoods in Whatcom County

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

Demographics of Whatcom

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

39.3%

Households with Children

26.5%

School Enrollment K-12

21,745

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.6%
School Age (5-17): 14.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 26.9%
Working Age (35-54): 24.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.6%
Seniors (65+): 18.9%

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: 6.2%
High School / GED: 20.9%
Some College or Associate's: 33.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 39.3%

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: 19.5%
Single Parents: 7.0%
Couples & Adults: 32.8%
Living Alone: 40.7%

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: 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
Asian: 4.3%
Black or African American: 0.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.6%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.2%

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: 69.4%
Puerto Rican: 4.2%
Cuban: 0.7%
Dominican: 0.6%
Central American: 7.9%
South American: 4.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 12.7%

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: 41.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 58.5%

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: 50.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 36.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.6%
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: 87.5%
Spanish: 6.1%
European & Indo-European: 3.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.3%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.4%

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: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.3%
Middle School (5-8): 4.2%
High School (9-12): 4.4%
College / Graduate: 9.4%
Not Enrolled: 75.2%

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