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Birch Bay, WA City Information

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Population / Demographics Birch Bay

County: Whatcom County

"There are families from Washington State and Canada who have summered in Birch Bay for generations. Located on a shallow, crescent-shaped bay, this beach-side community offers a range of year-round recreation for families or couples looking for a get-away from the hustle and bustle of big towns.

Experience Birch Bay, Washington, a family friendly destination offering warm water and warm people. If you are looking for a relaxing weekend getaway or an extended vacation, change the pace in your life and experience Birch Bay, the perfect place to make your own fun! The bay with its half-moon shape and sandy beach is perfect for clamming, building sand sculptures, flying kites, wake boarding, windsurfing, jet skiing, enjoying great food, or just relaxing in the warm sun."

For photos and to read more information about what makes Birch Bay such a great place to live, visit birchbaychamber.com

Population of Birch Bay

At 2010 census:8,413
2015 estimate:8,404
(Source: factfinder.gov)

Demographics of Birch Bay

White 88.6%
African American 1.0%
Asian 3.2%
Native/Alaskan Native 1.2%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.3%
(Source: census.gov)

Birch Bay / Whatcom County Economy

Unemployment rate - 4.5%
Job growth from Sep 2004 to Sep 2014 - 0.96%

(Source: Washington State Employment Securities Department)

Property Tax - Birch Bay - 0.83%
(Source: smartasset.com)

Top 5 Whatcom County Employers

1. St. Joseph Hospital
2. Lummi Nation
3. Bellingham Public Schools
4. Whatcom County
5. Western Washington University

Whatcom County Voting

Republican - 37.2%
Democrat - 54.9%
Independent - 7.9%
(Source: politico.com/2016-election /results/map/president/washington/)

Whatcom County Median Housing Cost

$$352,322
(Source: bellinghamherald.com)

Birch Bay Highest/Lowest Temps

January low - 35
January high - 44
July low - 56
July high - 72

Notable Things To Do In or Near Birch Bay

• Birch Bay Waterfront
• Birch Bay Waterslides
• Whistler-Blackcomb Ski Resort, B.C. Canada
• Bellingham Waterfront
• Mt. Baker Ski Resort
• North Cascades National Park
• San Juan Islands
• Victoria, B.C., Canada
• Vancouver Island, Canada

Distance from Birch Bay in Miles

Birch Bay to Seattle: (via I-5 S) 1 h 40 min - 2 h (110 miles)

Birch Bay to Vancouver, BC: (via BC-99 N) 55 min - 1 h 5 min (38.8 miles)

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