About Whatcom County
Situated between two of North America's most international cities, Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia, Whatcom County consists of 2126 square miles in the northwest corner of Washington State.
| Population | ||
| Whatcom County | Washington State | |
| 2005 Estimate | 183,471 | 6,287,759 |
| 2000 Census | 166,814 | 5,894,151 |
| Population % Change from 2000 and 2005 | 10% | 6.7% |
| Persons under 5 years old, % 2004 | 5.4% | 6.2% |
| Persons under 18 years old, % 2004 | 22.1% | 24.0% |
| Persons over 65 years old, % 2004 | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Households | ||
| Whatcom County | Washington State | |
| 2000 Census | 64,446 | 2,271,398 |
| 1990 Census | 48,543 | 1,872,431 |
| %90-00 Change | 24.7% | 21.3% |
| Families 2000 | 41,094 | 1,499,127 |
| Owner Households 2000 | 63.4% | 64.6% |
| Renter Households 2000 | 36.6% | 35.4% |
| Avg. Household Size 2000 | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Income 2000 | ||
| Whatcom County | Washington State | |
| Per Capita Income (2002) | $25,902 | $32,638 |
| Median Household Income (2003 est.) | $42,372 | $50,664 |
| Household Income | ||
| $0 - 14,999 | 16.5% | 13.0% |
| $15,000 - 24,999 | 13.8% | 11.7% |
| $25,000 - 34,999 | 13.3% | 11.7% |
| $35,000 - 49,999 | 18.1% | 17.2% |
| $50,000 - 74,999 | 20.2% | 21.4% |
| $75,000 - 99,999 | 9.2% | 11.6% |
| $100,000 - 149,999 | 5.7% | 8.3% |
| $150,000 - Above | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| Business Quick Facts | ||
| Whatcom County | Washington State | |
| Private non-farm establishments (2003) | 5,680 | 167,272 |
| Private non-farm employment (2003 est.) | 61,514 | 2,293,222 |
| Private non-farm employment change (2000 - 2003) | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Non-employer establishments | 12,218 | 353,240 |
| Manufacturers shipments ($1000) | $5,211,960 | $79,313,884 |
| Retail Sales ($1000) | $1,776,574 | $65,262,333 |
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