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 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 93,955 inhabitants.
The city was created 168 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Bellingham
| Population : | 93,955 (2020) |
| 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 (168 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time : | 03:59:31 (11th August 2022) |
| Density : | 1,196 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.91% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bellingham is located at 48°45'34"N 122°29'18"W (48.7595500, -122.4882200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Bellingham
Demographics
The population of Bellingham increased by 13.91% in 10 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 |
| 2020 | 93,955 | 1.75% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in Bellingham
1 Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
714 Lakeway Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Best Western Heritage Inn
151 McLeod Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Hotel Bellwether
1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA 98225, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Quality Inn Grand Suites Bellingham
100 E Kellogg Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 The Chrysalis Inn & Spa Bellingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
804 10th St, Bellingham, WA 98225, United States ➦ Show Map
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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, .
List
- Gene Savoy (American explorer and theologian) he was born in 11/05/1927
- Trey Azagthoth (American death metal guitarist) he was born in 26/03/1965
- Tommy Noonan (American actor, screenwriter and producer) he was born in 29/04/1921
- Eric T. Hansen (American writer) he was born in 03/07/1960
- Donald L. Turcotte (American university teacher) he was born in 22/04/1932
- Drew Hayes (Comic creator) he was born in 20/07/1969
- William Dickey (Poet, professor) he was born in 15/12/1928
- Steve Baker (American motorcycle racer) he was born in 05/09/1952
- Dan Stanislawski (American geographer) he was born in 20/04/1903
- Don Warren (American football player) he was born in 05/05/1956
- Edith Evanson (American actress (1896-1980)) she was born in 29/04/1896
- Randolph Hokanson (American pianist) he was born in 22/06/1915
- Ben Weber (American actor) he was born in 14/05/1972
- Bernie Fryer (American basketball player and referee) he was born in 25/12/1949
- Alfred Goodwin (judge) he was born in 29/06/1923
- Angus L. Bowmer (American theatre director (1904-1979)) he was born in 25/09/1904
- Anthony Newman (American football player) he was born in 25/11/1965
- Arthur K. Barnes (American writer) he was born in 06/12/1909
Schools in Bellingham
College & universities near Bellingham, WA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234696 | Bellingham Technical College | Bellingham (WA) | 98225-1599 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bellingham, WA
| 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 |
Post offices near Bellingham
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Post Office | Bellingham (WA) | 98225 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Bellingham , Massachusetts town of the United States with a population of 17,336 people.
- Bellingham , Minnesota human settlement in Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 147 people.
Other cities in Whatcom County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Whatcom County , WA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale | 15,531 | City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States |
| Lynden | 15,408 | City in Washington, United States |
| Birch Bay | 8,413 | Census designated place |
| Sudden Valley | 6,441 | Census designated place |
| Blaine | 5,638 | City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States |
| Everson | 2,888 | Small city in Washington |
| Nooksack | 1,659 | Small city in Washington |
| Sumas | 1,629 | Small city in Washington |
Distance to Other Cities
Bellingham distances to largest Washington cities
