Time Zone: Whatcom County lies in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Bellingham is the Seat for Whatcom County.
Whatcom County was founded in 1854 and was created by taking area from IslandCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Whatcom had a population of 200,434 people. This is an increase of 20.15% since the last Census (which gave a population of 166,814 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Whatcom represented 2.83% of the total population of Washington, making it the state's 9th most populous county (out of 39 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 201,140 | +20.58% | +0.35% since 2009 |
2009 | 200,434 | +20.15% | +1.76% since 2008 |
2008 | 196,960 | +18.07% | +2.13% since 2007 |
2007 | 192,843 | +15.6% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 166,814 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Whatcom County Census Page for Whatcom County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Whatcom County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Whatcom County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Bellingham | 80,055 | 67,171 | 19.18% increase |
Lynden | 12,125 | 9,020 | 34.42% increase |
Ferndale | 11,681 | 8,758 | 33.38% increase |
Blaine | 5,062 | 3,770 | 34.27% increase |
Everson | 2,240 | 2,035 | 10.07% increase |
Websites for Whatcom County
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