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Blaine

Washington · 4,684 residents · 5.586 sq mi
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Blaine has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,201. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $260,300. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,684
+24%since 2000
from 3,770 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
839 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 675 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+15%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Blaine
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,201
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,345
+69%since 2000
from $20,333 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,300
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $594 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
40.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+31%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(3,230)
Black1.2%(45)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(164)
Asian4.2%(157)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.6%(891)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(3,901)
Black1.4%(64)
Hispanic / Latino5%(235)
Asian5.1%(240)
Other6.2%(291)
Diversity Score38.9%(1,822)
Diversity Score
39
+65%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.7%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
21.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blaine, Washington?

Blaine, Washington has about 4,684 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blaine, Washington?

The typical household in Blaine, Washington earns about $54,201 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blaine, Washington expensive?

In Blaine, Washington, the median home is worth about $260,300, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Blaine, Washington?

About 37.1% of adults age 25 and over in Blaine, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blaine, Washington?

About 14.0% of people in Blaine, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blaine, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Blaine, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,195 residents, a change of about 88 percent over that period.

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