Blaine, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,982
Population
1,070/sq mi density
$81,559
Median Income
$45,110 per capita
$500,600
Home Value
$537,736 Zillow
$1,323
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
173
Violent Crime/100K
2,174 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$81,559 median income, 7.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$500,600 home value, $1,323/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
173 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
5,982
Census 2023
Population Density
1,070
per square mile
Land Area
8.4
square miles (21.8 km²)
Median Age
41.6 yrs
7% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 10.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 5.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
77.1%
Black
2.7%
Hispanic
10.5%
Asian
5.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 88.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 12.4% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
88.1%
Spanish
12.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
17.8%
Veterans
7.4%
23% above US avg (6%)
Disability
14.8%
14% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.6%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.4%
49% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.424
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 5,982 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,070 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 8.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.1% |
| Female | 51.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
Language
| English Only | 88.1% |
| Spanish | 12.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 7.4% |
| Disability | 14.8% |
| Health Insurance | 95.6% |
| Uninsured | 4.4% |
| Broadband Access | 90.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.424 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 4, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent |