CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 105.04
Washington · Whatcom County · 3,471 residents · 22.286 sq mi
Notable rankings
#57lowest low rent burden in WA9.3%#250lowest low density in WA155.75/sq mi#295highest old in WA46.3 yrs#330highest rent in WA$2,279TRACT SHAPE · Whatcom County, WA
The short version
Census Tract 105.04 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,657. Population has grown 45% since 2020. Median home value is $661,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Whatcom County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,471
+45%since 2020
from 2,398 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
156 / sq mi
+45%since 2020
from 108 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
−12%since 2020
from 52.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$108,657
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,081 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,595
+27%since 2020
from $38,940 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.4%
+33.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
−3%since 2020
from 0.452 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.1%
Other services10.7%
Information9.7%
Wholesale trade9.2%
Public administration8.3%
Finance & insurance2.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
Manufacturing1.7%
Construction0.8%
Education & health services0.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$661,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $505,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,279
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,308 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
8.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.3%
−50.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
−28%since 2020
from 8.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(2,051)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(158)
Asian2.8%(67)
Other5.1%(122)
Diversity Score32.6%(782)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(2,870)
Black3.7%(128)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(42)
Asian4.7%(164)
Other7.7%(267)
Diversity Score38.3%(1,331)
Diversity Score
38
+18%since 2020
from 33 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.4%
+22.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.6 min
−17%since 2020
from 27.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.2%
−23.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.1%
+21.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.0%
+22.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
Female
49.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
Foreign born
13.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 89.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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 3,471 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 $108,657 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 $661,000, and the typical rent is about $2,279 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.4% 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 6.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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