Whatcom County, Washington Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Whatcom County, Washington
Whatcom County, Washington Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
230,503
Median Age
38.4
Male Median
37.8
Female Median
39.0
Whatcom County, Washington Population Growth
Whatcom County, Washington Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +17.6%%.
+17.6%% Growth
Whatcom County, Washington Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Whatcom County, Washington Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.4 | 230,503 |
| 2023 | 38.2 | 228,432 |
| 2022 | 37.8 | 226,523 |
| 2021 | 37.8 | 224,533 |
| 2020 | 37.5 | 224,538 |
| 2019 | 37.3 | 220,821 |
| 2018 | 37.0 | 216,812 |
| 2017 | 36.9 | 212,738 |
| 2016 | 36.8 | 209,729 |
| 2015 | 36.5 | 207,100 |
| 2014 | 36.5 | 204,855 |
| 2013 | 36.5 | 203,211 |
| 2012 | 36.5 | 201,404 |
| 2011 | 36.3 | 198,937 |
| 2010 | 36.2 | 195,993 |
Whatcom County, Washington Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.6% |
| 5–17 | 14.0% |
| 18–24 | 13.0% |
| 25–34 | 13.9% |
| 35–54 | 24.1% |
| 55–64 | 11.6% |
| 65+ | 18.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Whatcom County, Washington
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 59.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 29.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 30.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Whatcom County, Washington
The median age in Whatcom County, Washington is 38.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Whatcom County, Washington is 230,503.
In Whatcom County, Washington, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.0%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Whatcom County, Washington is aging.