Bellingham Whatcom County, Washington
Bellingham: City in, and the county seat of, Whatcom County in the State of Washington, United States
About
Bellingham is a city located in the county of Whatcom in the U.S. state of Washington. Its population at the 2010 census was 80,885 and a population density of 1,030 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 92,314 inhabitants.
The city was created 167 years ago in 1853.
Geography
Bellingham is located at 48°45'34"N 122°29'18"W (48.7595500, -122.4882200).
Weather
Bellingham forecast: Rain before 5am, then rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. more
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Bellingham Quick Facts
| Population : | 92,314 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Washington (United States) |
| County : | Whatcom County |
| Postal code : | 98225–98229 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 360 |
| Area : | 78.57 km2 |
| Altitude : | 72 feet / 22 meters |
| Capital city : | Bellingham is capital of Whatcom County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1854 (167 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time : | 20:47:48 (7th May 2021) |
| Density : | 1,175 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 12.38% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 46℉ Light Rain 7-days weather |
Demographics
The population of Bellingham increased by 12.38% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 80,885 | - | census |
| 2011 | 81,859 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 82,299 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 82,593 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 83,386 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 84,998 | 1.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 86,954 | 2.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 89,031 | 2.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 90,464 | 1.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 92,314 | 2% | estimation process |
People born in Bellingham (97)
People born in Bellingham, including musician and record producer Daniel Anderson, actor, musician Billy Burke, Explorer of Antarctica Gerald Ketchum, you can see a list of people who born in Bellingham.
- Gene Savoy (American explorer and theologian)
- Trey Azagthoth (American death metal guitarist)
- Tommy Noonan (American actor, screenwriter and producer)
- Eric T. Hansen (American writer)
- Donald L. Turcotte (American university teacher)
- Drew Hayes (Comic creator)
- William Dickey (Poet, professor)
- Steve Baker (American motorcycle racer)
- Dan Stanislawski (American geographer)
- Don Warren (American football player)
- Edith Evanson (American actress (1896-1980))
- Randolph Hokanson (American pianist)
- Ben Weber (American actor)
- Bernie Fryer (American basketball player and referee)
- Alfred Goodwin (judge)
- Angus L. Bowmer (American theatre director (1904-1979))
- Anthony Newman (American football player)
- Arthur K. Barnes (American writer)
Schools
College & universities near Bellingham
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234696 | Bellingham Technical College | Bellingham (WA) | 98225-1599 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bellingham
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEL | Bellingham station | 401 Harris Avenue | RAIL |
| MVW | Skagit Transportation Center | 105 East Kincaid St. | RAIL |
| STW | Stanwood station | 27111 Florence Way | RAIL |
| EVR | Everett Station | 3201 Smith Ave. | RAIL |
| EDM | Edmonds station | 211 Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Bellingham, Massachusetts town of the United States
- Bellingham, Minnesota human settlement in Minnesota, United States of America
Other cities in Whatcom County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Whatcom County , WA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lynden | 15,223 | City in Washington, United States |
| Ferndale | 14,897 | City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States |
| Blaine | 5,607 | City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States |
| Everson | 2,841 | Small city in Washington |
| Nooksack | 1,631 | Small city in Washington |
| Sumas | 1,534 | Small city in Washington |
Distance to Other Cities
Bellingham distances to largest Washington cities