Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Blaine, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,100

Median Agei

43.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

73.6%4,488

Hispanic/Latino

9.9%606

Two or More

5.8%354

Asian

4.6%279

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

2.9%176

Black

2.3%140

Other

0.5%29

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%28

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%171

High School Diploma

25.5%1,104

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%353

Some College (1+ yr)

17.8%773

Associate's Degree

7.9%342

Bachelor's Degree

18.9%819

Master's Degree

6.6%287

Professional Degree

1.1%47

Doctorate

5.3%229

HS or Higher

95.2%

BA or Higher

31.9%

Graduate+

13%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$549,600

Median Renti

$1,450

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.1%1,806

Renter-Occupied

28.9%733

Total Units

2,793

Homeownership

71.1%

Vacancy Rate

9.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.1%38

$150K–$200K

0.3%6

$200K–$300K

3.4%61

$300K–$500K

38.6%698

$500K–$1M

39.1%707

$1M+

16.4%296

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

142

$1,500–$2,000

193

$2,000+

135

Year Built

2020 or later

2.3%64

2010–2019

14.9%417

2000–2009

21.9%611

1990–1999

19.3%539

1980–1989

6.9%194

1970–1979

11.5%321

1960–1969

6.6%184

1950–1959

1.8%50

1940–1949

0.9%26

1939 or earlier

13.9%387

Heating Fuel

Electricity

46.5%1,181

Utility Gas

45.4%1,153

Bottled/LP Gas

7%177

Wood

0.7%18

Fuel Oil

0.4%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$84,030

Mean Household Incomei

$111,640

Per Capita Incomei

$45,944

Poverty Ratei

13%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

2,730

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.9%124

$10K–$15K

5.1%130

$15K–$20K

3.9%100

$20K–$25K

1.4%36

$25K–$30K

3.2%80

$30K–$35K

2.6%67

$35K–$40K

4.6%118

$40K–$45K

2%50

$45K–$50K

2.8%70

$50K–$60K

3.1%78

$60K–$75K

8.2%208

$75K–$100K

18.6%472

$100K–$125K

14.5%368

$125K–$150K

9.1%232

$150K–$200K

6.9%175

$200K+

9.1%231

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,10218.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

497

Philippines

India

Mexico

Germany

China

United Kingdom

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,512

Avg. Commutei

18.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,581

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

410(8.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.8%Insured

2.2%Uninsured