Economy & Jobs — Bellingham, Washington
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $66,755 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$75,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $42,120 |
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| Poverty Rate | 18.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 53,209 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.9% |
| Arts Food | 13.4% |
| Professional | 11.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 236 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 230 |
| Fast Food | 133 |
| Law Offices | 115 |
| Dental Offices | 100 |
| Physician Offices | 97 |
| Coffee Shops | 93 |
| Insurance Agencies | 82 |
| Gas Stations | 72 |
| Auto Repair | 68 |
| Commercial Banks | 60 |
| Beauty Salons | 59 |
| Bars | 50 |
| Accounting Firms | 48 |
| Grocery Stores | 45 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
