Demographics & People — Bellingham, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 92,367 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~96,000 |
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| Median Age | 34.1 |
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| Total Households | 41,060 |
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| Family Households | 18,013 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3019 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73,449 |
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| Black or African American | 1,153 |
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| Asian | 4,995 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 9,209 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 22,439 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 20,851 |
| German | 14,813 |
| English | 12,090 |
| Irish | 10,460 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 9,135 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 5,896 |
| European | 4,895 |
| Norwegian | 4,173 |
| Scottish | 3,405 |
Language
| English Only | 78,510 |
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| Spanish | 5,041 |
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| Population 5+ | 89,090 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 4,290 |
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| Population 18+ | 78,790 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 14.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bellingham, Washington.
