Whatcom County
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- Population
- 230,503
- Area
- 2,107.98 sq mi (5,459.63 km²), 396.9 sq mi water
- Median age
- 38.4
- Households
- 94,021
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $81,784
- Median house value
- $585,800
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
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Local News
City of Bellingham
Published October 02Inside Bellingham: October 1, 2026
Public hearings, Free First Friday, Kratom ban, Bird Week, and more: a news roundup from the City of Bellingham
My Edmonds News
Published October 01
Bellingham author to speak at North Sound Bicycle Advocates dinner Oct. 16
Bellingham author Heidi Beierle will be the guest speaker at the North Sound Bicycle Advocates’ (NSBA) second annual dinner Friday, Oct. 16 at the Lake Ballinger Center, 23000 Lakeview Dr., […]
City of Bellingham
Published September 24Inside Bellingham: September 24, 2026
Pedestrian and bike improvements, City budget overview, dog photo contest, and more: a news roundup from the City of Bellingham
ClarkCountyToday.com
Published September 18
Northwest rail fans eager for Sept. 30 debut of Amtrak’s Airo fleet
Amtrak's 300-passenger Airo trains debut Sept. 30 on Cascades route, adding seats but not speed or frequency.
City of Bellingham
Published September 18Inside Bellingham: September 17, 2026
Road work, Sister City celebration, volunteer opportunities, and affordable housing progress: a news roundup from the City of Bellingham