Statistics for Whatcom County
Latest official figures for Whatcom County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 236,392 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 38.4 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 1,970 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 2,044 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 8.37 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 8.68 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 4.5 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 11.4 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 81,784 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 20,639.6 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 6.4 % | 2024 |