Construction businesses in Whatcom County, WA
Census County Business Patterns 2022. NAICS sector 23.
Establishments
974
3.6% of WA sector
Employees
8,984
4.1% of WA sector
Annual Payroll
$718.9M
total 2022
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County context
Population
228,432
Median Household Income
$80,989
Median Home Value
$536,100
Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023.
Compare to Washington state averages
| Metric | Whatcom County | WA total | County share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 974 | 27,034 | 3.6% |
| Employees | 8,984 | 221,529 | 4.1% |
| Annual Payroll | $718.9M | $17.74B | — |
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Other sectors in Whatcom County
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (800 establishments)
- Retail Trade (795 establishments)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (743 establishments)
- Other Services (except Public Administration) (626 establishments)
- Accommodation and Food Services (616 establishments)
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (442 establishments)