Population 6,368 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sehome
Household size in Sehome
| Period | Sehome | Bellingham | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.06 | 2.32 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.11 | 2.45 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.37 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.35 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.42 | +0.02 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Sehome has 2.49 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in Bellingham as a whole, where it has 2.35 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.06, even as the national average fell. Few Bellingham neighborhoods have larger households: only two of 13.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Sehome
| Period | Sehome | Bellingham | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7 | 36.4 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 23.4 | 36.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 24.4 | 36.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 23.5 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +2.2 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 23.5, Sehome is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Only one other Bellingham neighborhood is younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Sehome
| Period | Sehome | Bellingham | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 8.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 8.9% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 7.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 7.6% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Sehome: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Sehome
Renters in Sehome
| Period | Sehome | Bellingham | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.4% | 47.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 72.6% | 47.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 75.0% | 48.4% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 79.2% | 47.8% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +0.2 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Sehome rent: 79.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About two-thirds of owners (65.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Sehome
| Period | Sehome | Bellingham | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 8.2% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 7.9% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Sehome: 16.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 6.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Sehome
| Period | Sehome | Bellingham | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1977 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1979 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Sehome is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1959 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Sehome
| Period | Sehome | Bellingham | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $732 | $852 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $865 | $986 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $996 | $1,212 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,541 | $1,680 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$809 | +$828 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sehome costs $1,541 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Bellingham overall ($1,680). Rent has climbed $809 a month since 2006–10, up 111%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 46.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Sehome
Bachelor's degrees in Sehome
| Period | Sehome | Bellingham | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3% | 36.1% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.0% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.9% | 42.7% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.8% | 46.4% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +10.3 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Sehome is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (46.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Sehome
| Period | Sehome | Bellingham | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.3% | 91.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 92.5% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 94.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 95.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Sehome: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Bellingham. The share with a diploma is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Sehome
| Period | Sehome | Bellingham | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 9.1% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 5.9% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −3.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sehome runs well above the national rate: 10.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of Bellingham's 13 neighborhoods, only two have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.8 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Sehome compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sehome | 2.49 | 23.5 | 6.5% | 79.2% | 16.9% | 1968 | $1,541 | 46.8% | 94.5% | 10.2% |
| Western Washington University | 4.65 | 19.7 | 6.5% | 84.2% | 16.9% | 1968 | $1,618 | 46.4% | 100.0% | 17.9% |
| York | 2.31 | 28.3 | 4.2% | 83.2% | 7.3% | 1953 | $1,506 | 49.5% | 92.8% | 16.7% |
| Puget | 2.40 | 29.7 | 4.6% | 53.6% | 5.8% | 1991 | $1,704 | 49.5% | 94.8% | 3.2% |
| South Hill | 1.97 | 46.0 | 2.0% | 40.2% | 12.1% | 1971 | $1,689 | 72.1% | 96.3% | 4.3% |
| Happy Valley | 1.98 | 28.1 | 4.9% | 72.9% | 5.5% | 1989 | $1,592 | 53.1% | 97.5% | 6.2% |
| Lettered Streets | 2.12 | 39.3 | 11.1% | 53.2% | 2.8% | 1959 | $1,392 | 48.7% | 94.3% | 7.1% |
| Samish Hill | 2.69 | 33.6 | 5.2% | 41.3% | 2.9% | 1996 | $1,785 | 56.0% | 97.7% | 8.3% |
| Columbia | 2.32 | 41.5 | 10.2% | 35.2% | 5.9% | 1940 | $1,684 | 55.8% | 96.4% | 6.0% |
| Birchwood | 2.10 | 42.9 | 9.6% | 53.5% | 7.5% | 1976 | $1,552 | 33.9% | 97.4% | 1.3% |
| Mount Baker | 2.09 | 42.8 | 5.6% | 46.3% | 8.2% | 1996 | $1,997 | 40.1% | 94.2% | 2.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Sehome. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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