Whatcom County, Washington

The median household income in Whatcom County, Washington is $80,989, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Whatcom County is $43,463, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $80,989.

Whatcom County's median household income of $80,989 is higher than the Washington state average of $76,363. The per capita income is $43,463, compared to the state average of $40,628.

The per capita income in Whatcom County, Washington is $43,463, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Whatcom County's median household income of $80,989 is higher than the Washington average of $76,363. This difference of $4,626 can be attributed to factors such as local industry mix, proximity to major employment centers, educational attainment levels, and cost of living. Counties with higher incomes often have a greater concentration of professional and technical occupations.

Whatcom County ranks #13 out of 39 counties in Washington by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $80,989 and per capita income of $43,463, it falls in the top third of counties statewide.