Bellingham City PUMA, WA

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2020 Population

224,538

1.68% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

37.5

0.536% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

13.9%

1.72% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$65,420

3.87% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$369,000

6.74% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

102,557

0.759% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Bellingham City PUMA, WA had a population of 225k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $65,420. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Bellingham City PUMA, WA grew from 220,821 to 224,538, a 1.68% increase and its median household income grew from $62,984 to $65,420, a 3.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bellingham City PUMA, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.52%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.01%), White (Hispanic) (3.96%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.93%).

11.9% of the households in Bellingham City PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.9% of the residents in Bellingham City PUMA, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Whatcom County--Bellingham City PUMA, WA are Western Washington University (4,117 degrees awarded in 2020), Whatcom Community College (1,252 degrees), and Bellingham Technical College (677 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Bellingham City PUMA, WA was $369,000, and the homeownership rate was 62.2%.

Most people in Bellingham City PUMA, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Bellingham City PUMA, WA was 2 cars per household.

Bellingham City PUMA, WA borders Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA and Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA.

Population & Diversity

Bellingham City PUMA, WA is home to a population of 225k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 10% of Bellingham City PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (22.5k people).

In 2020, there were 17.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (175k people) in Bellingham City PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.2k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Bellingham City PUMA, WA are Spanish (13,056 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,906 households), and Russian (1,470 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

113,545

Women

50.5%

111,133

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 224,678 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

94.9%

2020 Citizenship

94.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 94.9% of Bellingham City PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Bellingham City PUMA, WA was 94.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bellingham City PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bellingham City PUMA, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
175k ± 559
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
10.2k ± 876
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
9k ± 621

9.68%

Hispanic Population

21.7k people

9.68% of the people in Bellingham City PUMA, WA are hispanic (21.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bellingham City PUMA, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
5,405 ± 1,783 people
Mexico
5,025 ± 1,721 people
India
1,266 ± 871 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bellingham City PUMA, WA was Canada, the natal country of 5,405 Bellingham City PUMA, WA residents, followed by Mexico with 5,025 and India with 1,266.

Foreign-Born Population

10%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

22.5k people

10.1%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

22.3k people

As of 2020, 10% of Bellingham City PUMA, WA residents (22.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bellingham City PUMA, WA was 10.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bellingham City PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
13,056 households (6.14%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,906 households (0.896%)
Russian
1,470 households (0.691%)

11.9% of the households in Bellingham City PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Bellingham City PUMA, WA was Spanish. 6.14% of the households in Bellingham City PUMA, WA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,256 ± 563
Gulf War (2001-)
2,520 ± 527
Gulf War (1990s)
2,034 ± 328

Bellingham City PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.09 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bellingham City PUMA, WA employs 103k people. The largest industries in Bellingham City PUMA, WA are Construction (8,490 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,021 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,834 people), and the highest paying industries are Not specified retail trade ($135,944), Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($121,632), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($118,973).

Males in Bellingham City PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,105. The income inequality in Bellingham City PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.445, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

48,400

Women

47.2%

54,157

Men

52.8%

The workforce of Bellingham City PUMA, WA in 2020 was 102,557 people, with 47.2% woman, and 52.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Bellingham City PUMA, WA.

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Occupations

103k

2020 Value

0.759%

1 Year growth

± 0.759%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Bellingham City PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 0.759%, from 102k employees to 103k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bellingham City PUMA, WA, are Other managers (2,852 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,371 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,356 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bellingham City PUMA, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

103k

2020 Value

0.759%

1 Year growth

± 0.759%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Bellingham City PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 0.759%, from 102k employees to 103k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bellingham City PUMA, WA, are Construction (8,490 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,021 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,834 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bellingham City PUMA, WA, though some of these residents may live in Bellingham City PUMA, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,770

Median earning men ± $2,494

$30,518

Median earning women ± $718

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($81,321), Information ($62,898), and Construction ($54,683).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($45,284), Construction ($43,516), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,490).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Washington. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Transport equip. with $105B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($46.1B) and Mixed freight ($35.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$500B

2020 Value in Washington

$980B

Projected 2050 Value in Washington

95.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Washington trade was $500B. This is expected to increase 95.8% to $980B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$34.9B
California
$26.9B
Hawaii
$23.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $34.9B, followed by California with $26.9B and Hawaii and $23.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Bellingham City PUMA, WA awarded 6,184 degrees. The student population of Bellingham City PUMA, WA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 8,612 male students and 11,714 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bellingham City PUMA, WA are White (4,249 and 70.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (549 and 9.07%), Two or More Races (443 and 7.32%), and Asian (338 and 5.58%).

The largest universities in Bellingham City PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are Western Washington University (4,117 and 66.6%), Whatcom Community College (1,252 and 20.2%), and Bellingham Technical College (677 and 10.9%).

The most popular majors in Whatcom County--Bellingham City PUMA, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (565 and 9.14%), General Psychology (203 and 3.28%), and Environmental Science (176 and 2.85%).

The median tuition cost in Whatcom County--Bellingham City PUMA, WA for a public four year colleges is $5,401 for in-state students and $8,125 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Bellingham City PUMA, WA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 20,326 (42.4% men and 57.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 20,326 students enrolled in Bellingham City PUMA, WA, 42.4% men and 57.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,232 records, of which 57.4% were women and 42.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
203 degree-majors awarded
Environmental Science
169 degree-majors awarded
Sociology
145 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Whatcom County--Bellingham City PUMA, WA was General Psychology with 203 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Whatcom County--Bellingham City PUMA, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Western Washington University
4,117 degrees awarded
Whatcom Community College
1,252 degrees awarded
Bellingham Technical College
677 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Washington University with 4,117 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 2,560 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bellingham City PUMA, WA, which is 0.706 times less than the 3,624 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,249 degrees mean that there were 7.74 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 549 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,401) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($768) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($993) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.596% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.38% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Bellingham City PUMA, WA in 2020 were Some college (50.5k), High School or Equivalent (41.8k), and Bachelors Degree (36.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bellingham City PUMA, WA was $369,000 in 2020, which is 1.61 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $345,700 to $369,000, a 6.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Bellingham City PUMA, WA is 62.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Bellingham City PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bellingham City PUMA, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bellingham City PUMA, WA is $65,420. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Bellingham City PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $154,489, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $140,076 and $130,834.

Housing

Property

$369,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,402

$55,361

Median Property Taxes

±$1,824

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bellingham City PUMA, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bellingham City PUMA, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.2%

Homeownership

2020

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 62.2% of the housing units in Bellingham City PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bellingham City PUMA, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bellingham City PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $154,489, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $140,076 and $130,834.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Bellingham City PUMA, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,420

Median Household Income

± $2,177

85k

Number of Households

± 2,115

In 2020, the median household income of the 85k households in Bellingham City PUMA, WA grew to $65,420 from the previous year's value of $62,984.

The following chart displays the households in Bellingham City PUMA, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Bellingham City PUMA, WA

0.461

2019 Wage GINI in Bellingham City PUMA, WA

In 2020, the income inequality in Bellingham City PUMA, WA was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.51% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Bellingham City PUMA, WA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Bellingham City PUMA, WA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Bellingham City PUMA, WA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (75.6%)
Carpooled (8.2%)
Worked At Home (6.99%)

In 2020, 75.6% of workers in Bellingham City PUMA, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.2%) and those who worked at home (6.99%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bellingham City PUMA, WA have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.89% of the workforce in Bellingham City PUMA, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bellingham City PUMA, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bellingham City PUMA, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bellingham City PUMA, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bellingham City PUMA, WA (30.4k out of 219k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bellingham City PUMA, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.1% of the population of Bellingham City PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 48.2% on employee plans, 17.2% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 1.41% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Washington was $7,913 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,609).

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1184 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0845% increase from the previous year (1183 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1198 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 251 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Washington, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

1,184 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,184 patients per year. This represents a 0.0845% increase from the previous year (1,183 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Washington across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 25.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.89%

Uninsured

48.2%

Employer Coverage

17.2%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

14.3%

Non-Group

1.41%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bellingham City PUMA, WA declined by 5.7% from 6.25% to 5.89%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bellingham City PUMA, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.