CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 102.01
Washington · Whatcom County · 3,400 residents · 30.873 sq mi
Notable rankings
#15highest rent burden in WA#1101 US85.0%#30lowest low rent in WA$730#182lowest low broadband in WA86.3%#218lowest low density in WA110.13/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Whatcom County, WA
The short version
Census Tract 102.01 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,357. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $552,400.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,400
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,410 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
110 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 110 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+9%since 2020
from 36.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$80,357
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,091 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,556
+42%since 2020
from $29,935 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
+19.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
+6%since 2020
from 0.449 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.7%
Finance & insurance8.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
Information7.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
Construction6.4%
Other services4.9%
Public administration4.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$552,400
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $300,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 69.1% in 2020
18.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
85.0%
+44.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
+31%since 2020
from 5.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(2,784)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(319)
Asian2.1%(71)
Other6.7%(228)
Diversity Score40%(1,363)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83%(2,823)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(400)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other5.1%(172)
Diversity Score36.8%(1,250)
Diversity Score
37
−8%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.8 min
−3%since 2020
from 29.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 85.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
Female
46.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
Foreign born
7.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,400 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $80,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $552,400.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 10.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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