CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6
Washington · Whatcom County · 2,205 residents · 0.432 sq mi
Notable rankings
#19lowest low income in WA$35,958#40highest high poverty in WA31.9%#118lowest short commute in WA17.0 min#146lowest young in WA30.8 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Whatcom County, WA
The short version
Census Tract 6 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,958. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value is $375,000. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 31.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Whatcom County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,205
−4%since 2020
from 2,294 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,104 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 5,310 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.8
Unchangedsince 2020
from 30.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,958
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,696 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,237
+34%since 2020
from $21,752 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
−6%since 2020
from 0.482 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17%
Finance & insurance5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
Retail trade4.7%
Other services2.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Public administration1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Construction1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$375,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $329,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,196
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $961 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
5.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
94.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.5%
+20.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.4
−19%since 2020
from 12.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(1,519)
Black3.1%(72)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(296)
Asian8%(184)
Other9.7%(223)
Diversity Score66%(1,514)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(1,525)
Black1.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(318)
Asian1.8%(39)
Other13.3%(294)
Diversity Score60.3%(1,330)
Diversity Score
60
−9%since 2020
from 66 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.0 min
−17%since 2020
from 20.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2020
from 62.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.2%
−14.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
Female
48.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
Foreign born
7.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% 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 2,205 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 $35,958 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 $375,000, and the typical rent is about $1,196 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.5% 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 31.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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