Businesses in Bellingham, Washington
Hotels & Travel
Restaurants
Automotive
Financial Services
Medical
Beauty & Spas
Community & Government
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry Shopping: 16%
Medical: 15%
Professional Services: 12.4%
Industry: 8.2%
Home Services: 8.1%
Restaurants: 6.8%
Other: 33.4%
Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business | Average Google Rating | Businesses per 1,000 residents |
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Automotive | 970 | 31.3 years | 4.4 | 11.1 |
Car repair | 251 | 29.7 years | 4.4 | 2.9 |
Beauty & Spas | 485 | 20.6 years | 4.3 | 5.5 |
Beauty salons | 187 | 21.5 years | 4.3 | 2.1 |
Hairdressers | 183 | 21.4 years | 4.3 | 2.1 |
Community & Government | 719 | 30.2 years | 4.0 | 8.2 |
Public administration | 188 | 32 years | 4.2 | 2.1 |
Social work | 364 | 25.7 years | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Education | 553 | 28.7 years | 4.4 | 6.3 |
Entertainment | 201 | 24 years | 4.5 | 2.3 |
Financial Services | 893 | 50 years | 3.9 | 10.2 |
Finance other | 138 | 57.2 years | 3.6 | 1.6 |
Loan companies | 239 | 36.5 years | 4.2 | 2.7 |
Food | 728 | 30.9 years | 4.4 | 8.3 |
Grocery stores and supermarkets | 168 | 31.8 years | 4.2 | 1.9 |
Home Services | 1,859 | 27.2 years | 4.0 | 21.2 |
General contractors | 386 | 26.5 years | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Other construction | 214 | 29.5 years | 4.5 | 2.4 |
Real estate | 469 | 26.5 years | 3.6 | 5.3 |
Hotels & Travel | 347 | 29 years | 4.2 | 4.0 |
Industry | 1,365 | 33.1 years | 4.3 | 15.6 |
Construction of buildings | 244 | 30.8 years | 4.2 | 2.8 |
Other membership organizations | 145 | 39.2 years | 4.3 | 1.7 |
Wholesale of machinery | 131 | 36.1 years | 4.1 | 1.5 |
Local Services | 729 | 26.5 years | 4.3 | 8.3 |
Personal services | 115 | 22.2 years | 4.5 | 1.3 |
Medical | 3,621 | 25.5 years | 4.1 | 41.3 |
Dentists | 179 | 28.2 years | 4.7 | 2.0 |
Health and medical | 1,733 | 25.4 years | 4.1 | 19.7 |
Physicians and surgeons | 510 | 26.8 years | 3.6 | 5.8 |
Physiotherapy | 134 | 21.6 years | 4.2 | 1.5 |
Psychiatrists and psychotherapists | 116 | 20.5 years | 3.9 | 1.3 |
Pets | 129 | 27.7 years | 4.3 | 1.5 |
Professional Services | 2,085 | 25.5 years | 4.4 | 23.8 |
Accountants | 164 | 24.2 years | 4.2 | 1.9 |
Advertising and marketing | 121 | 23.2 years | 4.6 | 1.4 |
Corporate management | 302 | 24.3 years | 4.0 | 3.4 |
Lawyers legal | 307 | 27.6 years | 4.3 | 3.5 |
Scientific and technical services | 200 | 21.3 years | 4.7 | 2.3 |
Specialized design | 229 | 22.3 years | 4.8 | 2.6 |
Technical construction services | 135 | 25.5 years | 4.4 | 1.5 |
Religion | 257 | 46.9 years | 4.4 | 2.9 |
Churches | 124 | 47.6 years | 4.4 | 1.4 |
Restaurants | 1,158 | 24.7 years | 4.2 | 13.2 |
Cafes | 132 | 26.2 years | 4.4 | 1.5 |
Shopping | 3,463 | 29.8 years | 4.2 | 39.5 |
Clothing stores | 166 | 28.3 years | 4.3 | 1.9 |
Electronics stores | 215 | 26.4 years | 3.8 | 2.4 |
Hardware stores | 123 | 30.3 years | 4.4 | 1.4 |
Pharmacies and drug stores | 112 | 34.7 years | 3.9 | 1.3 |
Shopping other | 217 | 30.1 years | 4.1 | 2.5 |
Sports & Activities | 383 | 26.9 years | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Area of Bellingham, Washington | 28.9 sq mi |
Population | 87,762 |
Male Population | 42,871 (48.8%) |
Female Population | 44,891 (51.2%) |
Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +74.5% |
Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +30.4% |
Median Age | 32.4 |
Male Median Age | 31.1 |
Female Median Age | 33.6 |
Area Codes | 206, 360 |
Neighborhoods | Barkley, Central Business District, Columbia, Cornwall Park, Fairhaven, Guide Meridian, Lettered Streets, Meridian, Mount Baker, Puget, Roosevelt, Sunnyland |
Local Time | Wednesday 10:01 AM |
Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
Lat & Lng | 48.75955° / -122.48822° |
Zip Codes | 98225, 98226, 98227, 98228, 98229 |
Bellingham, Washington - Map
Bellingham, Washington Population
Years 1975 to 2015Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
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Population | 50,281 | 61,420 | 67,304 | 87,762 |
Population Density | 1,739 / mi² | 2,125 / mi² | 2,328 / mi² | 3,036 / mi² |
Bellingham, Washington Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 30.4% from year 2000 to 2015Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
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Bellingham, Washington | +74.5% | +42.9% | +30.4% |
Washington | +78.3% | +41.1% | +20.1% |
United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Bellingham, Washington Median Age
Median Age: 32.4 yearsLocation | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
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Bellingham, Washington | 32.4 years | 33.6 years | 31.1 years |
Washington | 37.9 years | 38.9 years | 36.9 years |
United States | 37.4 years | 38.7 years | 36.1 years |
Bellingham, Washington Population Tree
Population By Age and GenderAge | Male | Female | Total |
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Under 5 | 2,102 | 1,946 | 4,048 |
5-9 | 1,950 | 1,825 | 3,775 |
10-14 | 1,893 | 1,829 | 3,723 |
15-19 | 3,542 | 4,037 | 7,579 |
20-24 | 7,247 | 7,261 | 14,508 |
25-29 | 4,091 | 3,621 | 7,712 |
30-34 | 2,823 | 2,653 | 5,477 |
35-39 | 2,460 | 2,276 | 4,736 |
40-44 | 2,362 | 2,324 | 4,686 |
45-49 | 2,409 | 2,478 | 4,887 |
50-54 | 2,286 | 2,541 | 4,827 |
55-59 | 2,522 | 2,873 | 5,395 |
60-64 | 2,324 | 2,482 | 4,806 |
65-69 | 1,550 | 1,774 | 3,324 |
70-74 | 1,019 | 1,236 | 2,255 |
75-79 | 835 | 1,115 | 1,951 |
80-84 | 713 | 1,135 | 1,849 |
85 Plus | 743 | 1,486 | 2,229 |
Bellingham, Washington Population Density
Population Density: 3,036 / mi²Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
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Bellingham, Washington | 87,762 | 28.9 sq mi | 3,036 / mi² |
Washington | 7.1 million | 71,298.4 sq mi | 99.7 / mi² |
United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,761.2 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Bellingham, Washington Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 to 2100Sources:
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [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
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Bellingham, Washington Central Business District: 12%
Cornwall Park: 9.2%
Lettered Streets: 8.9%
Fairhaven: 7%
Guide Meridian: 7%
Sunnyland: 6.6%
Meridian: 5.5%
Barkley: 5.4%
Roosevelt: 5.3%
Other: 33%
Business distribution by price for Bellingham, Washington
Moderate: 57.6%
Inexpensive: 32.6%
Expensive: 8.3%
Very Expensive: 1.4%
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Sources: [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 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per YearLocation | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
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Bellingham, Washington | 1,348,870 t | 15.4 t | 46,673 t/mi² |
Washington | 122,068,940 t | 17.2 t | 1,712 t/mi² |
United States | 5,664,619,809 t | 17.6 t | 1,491 t/mi² |
Bellingham, Washington CO2 Emissions
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,348,870 t |
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 15.4 t |
2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10Landslide | Medium (6) |
Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources: 1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 greaterDate | Time | Magnitude | Distance | Depth | Location | Link |
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6/29/17 | 1:40 AM | 3.1 | 8.9 km | 16,270 m | 4km S of Marietta, Washington | usgs.gov |
9/6/16 | 11:50 PM | 3.16 | 14.8 km | 17,970 m | 4km ENE of Sudden Valley, Washington | usgs.gov |
4/5/16 | 11:06 AM | 3.45 | 47.8 km | 52,160 m | 13km WNW of Ault Field, Washington | usgs.gov |
7/5/15 | 12:45 AM | 3.3 | 36.6 km | 7,800 m | 7km SE of Abbotsford, Canada | usgs.gov |
1/25/13 | 1:11 AM | 3.43 | 37.2 km | 23,415 m | San Juan Islands region, Washington | usgs.gov |
3/24/12 | 2:16 PM | 3.57 | 48 km | 7,749 m | Washington | usgs.gov |
11/23/05 | 12:53 PM | 4 | 27.8 km | -710 m | Washington | usgs.gov |
3/17/04 | 3:34 AM | 3.8 | 38.4 km | -387 m | Washington | usgs.gov |
11/1/00 | 12:37 AM | 3.3 | 53.5 km | 21,297 m | Puget Sound region, Washington | usgs.gov |
4/11/00 | 2:09 AM | 3.2 | 42.4 km | 13,402 m | Washington | usgs.gov |
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Bellingham, Washington
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Zip Codes in Bellingham, Washington Zip Code 98225: 53.9%
Zip Code 98226: 30.7%
Zip Code 98229: 12.7%
Other: 2.8%
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