Population
2023
13.4% of 227 thousand people
Population poverty in Whatcom County, Washington compared
How does Whatcom County, Washington compare to other Washington and National averages?
Whatcom County, Washington
13.4%
Washington
10.3% (-23% lower than Whatcom County, Washington)
National average
12.5% (-7% lower than Whatcom County, Washington)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 15.7%
The 2011 15.7% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 16.6%
The 2012 increase to 16.6% from 2011 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.
2013 - 17%
The 2013 increase to 17% from 2012 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.
2014 - 16.1%
The 2014 decrease to 16.1% from 2013 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.
2015 - 14.5%
The 2015 decrease to 14.5% from 2014 represents a -1.6% decrease YoY.
2016 - 15.9%
The 2016 increase to 15.9% from 2015 represents a 1.4% increase YoY.
2017 - 13.1%
The 2017 decrease to 13.1% from 2016 represents a -2.8% decrease YoY.
2018 - 15.8%
The 2018 increase to 15.8% from 2017 represents a 2.7% increase YoY.
2019 - 12.9%
The 2019 decrease to 12.9% from 2018 represents a -2.9% decrease YoY.
2021 - 13.8%
The 2021 increase to 13.8% from 2019 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.
2022 - 11.6%
The 2022 decrease to 11.6% from 2021 represents a -2.2% decrease YoY.
2023 - 13.4%
The 2023 increase to 13.4% from 2022 represents a 1.8% increase YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Whatcom County, Washington Poverty dataset.