CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 109
Washington · Whatcom County · 957 residents · 9.255 sq mi
Notable rankings
#32highest old in WA#1510 US61.1 yrs#38lowest low rent in WA$753#212lowest low density in WA103.40/sq mi#214highest commute in WA34.0 minTRACT SHAPE · Whatcom County, WA
The short version
Census Tract 109 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $579,000. With a median age of 61.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% 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
957
Unchangedsince 2020
from 955 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
103 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 103 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
61.1
−2%since 2020
from 62.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024957
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$83,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $75,294 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,853
+3%since 2020
from $51,172 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
−3%since 2020
from 0.458 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.1%
Information9.6%
Arts, entertainment, food9.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
Construction4.4%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Other services1.3%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Public administration0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$579,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $467,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
46.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.3%
+22.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.8%
−29.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
+12%since 2020
from 6.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Census Tract 109 on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(891)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(23)
Diversity Score15.9%(152)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(791)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(60)
Asian3.4%(33)
Other7.1%(68)
Diversity Score38.3%(367)
Diversity Score
38
+141%since 2020
from 16 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
59.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.0 min
+37%since 2020
from 24.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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
0.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Female
48.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Foreign born
7.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper
Places similar to Census Tract 109
Census Tract 27.08
Pop 751
Census Tract 27.13
Pop 1,225
Census Tract 21.02
Pop 1,021
Census Tract 95.11
Pop 1,645
Places similar to Census Tract 109Head to head
Compare Census Tract 109 to nearby tracts
CENSUS TRACT 109 VS
Census Tract 9400.02
Income$71,197−14%
Home value$241,500−58%
Population3,151+229%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 109 VS
Census Tract 9601.01
Income$97,703+18%
Home value$769,000+33%
Population2,851+198%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 109 VS
Census Tract 11.01
Income$100,903+22%
Home value$926,100+60%
Population3,719+289%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 109 VS
Census Tract 11.02
Income$117,917+42%
Home value$1,003,400+73%
Population2,674+179%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 957 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 $83,000 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 $579,000.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 59.6% 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 7.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
Keep going
Explore from here
Containing area
Whatcom CountyOther census tracts in Whatcom County
Census Tract 103.03Census Tract 1.02Census Tract 10Census Tract 9.02Census Tract 106Census Tract 7Census Tract 103.01Census Tract 8.03Census Tract 8.04Census Tract 107.01Census Tract 105.03Census Tract 102.02Census Tract 105.05Census Tract 5.01Census Tract 103.02Census Tract 107.02DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024