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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bellingham, Washington
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 2,479 | 27 years |
| Real estate | 1,108 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 833 | 27 years |
| Corporate management | 824 | 24 years |
| Shopping | 676 | 30 years |
| Lawyers legal | 632 | 29 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 589 | 31 years |
| Construction of buildings | 530 | 27 years |
| Social work | 484 | 25 years |
| Electronics stores | 366 | 27 years |
| Shopping other | 354 | 30 years |
| Dentists | 340 | 30 years |
| Finance other | 314 | 65 years |
Bellingham, Washington Facts
| Area | 28.2 mi² |
| Population | 96,983 |
| Male Population | 47,375 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 49,608 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +92.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +44.1% |
| Median Age | 32.3 years (Male: 31.1, Female: 33.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $103,836 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 206, 360 |
| Neighborhoods | Central Business District, Cornwall Park, Lettered Streets, Fairhaven, Guide Meridian |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 48.75955, -122.48822 |
| Zip Codes | 98225, 98226, 98227, 98228, 98229 |
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Bellingham, Washington Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,281 | 61,420 | 67,304 | 87,762 | 96,983 | 98,269 | 98,614 |
| Population Density | 1,782.4 / mi² | 2,177.3 / mi² | 2,385.9 / mi² | 3,111.1 / mi² | 3,437.9 / mi² | 3,483.5 / mi² | 3,495.8 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBellingham, Washington Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 44.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, Washington | +92.9% | +57.9% | +44.1% |
| Washington (state) | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bellingham, Washington Median Age
Median Age: 32.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, Washington | 32.3 yrs | 33.6 yrs | 31.1 yrs |
| Washington (state) | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bellingham, Washington Population Density
Population Density: 3,438 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, Washington | 96,983 | 28.21 sq mi | 3,438 / mi² |
| Washington (state) | 7.1 million | 71,298.1 sq mi | 99.7 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bellingham, Washington Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Bellingham, Washington
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Bellingham, Washington
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Bellingham, Washington
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bellingham, Washington
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Bellingham, Washington Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $37,280 | $42,309 | $51,416 | $67,910 | $84,840 | $91,571 | $104,594 | $103,836 |
| Total GDP | $1.9B | $2.5B | $3.2B | $4.6B | $6.4B | $7.5B | $9.3B | $9.3B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Bellingham, Washington CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, Washington | 1,490,594 tn | 15.37 tn | 52,840 tons/mi² |
| Washington (state) | 122,068,941 tn | 17.17 tn | 1,712.1 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Bellingham, Washington CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,490,594 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 15.37 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 52,840 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4/18 | 6:57 AM | 3.09 | 48.7 km | 12,690 m | 13km NW of Friday Harbor, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/17 | 8:40 AM | 3.1 | 8.9 km | 16,270 m | 4km S of Marietta, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 4/20/17 | 5:07 AM | 3.01 | 67.8 km | 23,260 m | 7km N of Port Townsend, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/17 | 11:03 AM | 3.09 | 46 km | 14,590 m | 9km NNW of Friday Harbor, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 9/7/16 | 6:50 AM | 3.16 | 14.8 km | 17,970 m | 4km ENE of Sudden Valley, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/16 | 6:06 PM | 3.45 | 47.8 km | 52,160 m | 13km WNW of Ault Field, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/15 | 7:45 AM | 3.3 | 36.6 km | 7,800 m | 7km SE of Abbotsford, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 5/7/15 | 8:42 AM | 3.58 | 55.8 km | 10,113 m | 12km NNE of Bryant, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/14 | 11:21 AM | 3.11 | 64 km | 55,871 m | 2km SW of Coupeville, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/13 | 9:11 AM | 3.43 | 37.2 km | 23,415 m | San Juan Islands region, Washington | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham (/ˈbɛlɪŋhæm/ US dict: bĕl′·ĭng·hăm) is the largest city in, and the county seat of, Whatcom County in the State of Washington, United States. It is the thirteenth-largest city in the state, with 80,885 residents at the 2010 Census, or sixt..
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