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Bellingham city, Washington

Official LSAD Designation: Bellingham city • Census GEOID: 5305280 • Whatcom County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Bellingham city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $66,755 ±$3,771
Per Capita Income $42,947 ±$1,301
Poverty Rate 18.6% ±1.8%
Population Below Poverty Level 16,606 ±1,605
Unemployment Rate 5.6% ±1%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 51,141 ±1,548
Broadband Internet Rate 93.8% ±0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).