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Blaine

Washington · 5,884 residents · 5.586 sq mi
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Blaine has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,772. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $333,900. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,884
+56%since 2000
from 3,770 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,053 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 675 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+19%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Blaine
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,772
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,442
+74%since 2000
from $20,333 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$333,900
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,068
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $594 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
36.7% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(4,420)
Black1.3%(75)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(464)
Asian6.8%(401)
Other4.7%(279)
Diversity Score46.4%(2,729)
Diversity Score
46
+96%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.3%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+91%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
21.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blaine, Washington?

Blaine, Washington has about 5,884 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blaine, Washington?

The typical household in Blaine, Washington earns about $72,772 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 $333,900, and the typical rent is about $1,068 a month.

How educated are people in Blaine, Washington?

About 38.3% 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 9.3% 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 3,395 residents, a change of about 136 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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