Bellingham is a bustling city on the west coast of Washington state. It is 20 miles from the US border and 90 miles from Seattle. Bellingham is the gateway to the San Juan Islands and North Cascades. Washington State’s Chuckanut Drive winds along the coast, connecting Bellingham to Skagit County. It has breathtaking views of the San Juan Islands and was the first scenic byway in the State
Several buildings in the city are brought to life with incredible murals from local artist Gretchen Leggitt. Her designs have also adorned the Puget Sound Energy’s building, spanning 2 football fields in length. Visiting Whatcom Falls is a day of discovery along with the 241 acres of parks and trails that surround it.
Because of the Influence of the Cascade Range and the Olympic Mountains,
Bellingham has a marine oceanic climate and gets its fair share of rain through its 7-month rainy period.
Bellingham is redeveloping its Waterfront District with new hotels and commercial/residential projects. With a new marine manufacturing facility and a barge terminal as well as the expansion of Silfab’s solar panel facility, the city is investing in the future.
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Population
Here’s some cool information and fun facts about Bellingham, Washington.
Before the European settlers arrived in the area around 1852, the Coast Salish people called this their homeland.
Starting in the mid 19th century, gold was mined and later coal in Whatcom county.
Bellingham was incorporated in 1903 by consolidating both Whatcom and Fairhaven.
Its name comes from Bellingham Bay, which was named for Sir William Bellingham of the Royal Navy.
Today the population is 92,314 and it’s a thriving coastal city.
Demographics
According to the U.S. Census Bureau the racial makeup is:
- 82.5% White
- 9.3% Hispanic
- 1.6% African American
- 1.3% Native American
- 6.4% Asian
The median household income is $50,844 and it’s a beautiful place to call home.
Fun Facts
- Billy Burke from Twilight fame was born and raised in Bellingham.
- Bellingham is home to 9 beer breweries.
- Livability.com ranked Bellingham 8th on the Top 10 Best Downtowns list in 2014.
- Who’s Line Is It Anyway alum Ryan Stiles lives on Lake Samish.
- Hilary Swank also lived near Lake Samish until age 16.
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