Whatcom County sees more population growth during pandemic

BELLINGHAM, Wash. – The economy may have slowed but Whatcom County’s cities continued to see population growth during the height of the pandemic.

The U.S. Census Bureau says Bellingham grew by just over 700 residents from July 2020 to July 2021 to reach a population of 92, 289.

Whatcom County’s small cities also saw growth with Nooksack showing the greatest percentage gain.

While it only added 72 residents, that reflected an increase of more that 4.5% of its small population.

Ferndale’s population grew by more than 3%, Everson was up over 2%, and Lynden and Blaine both saw growth of just over 1%.