Glacier, Washington
Census designated place in Whatcom County, Washington · ZIP 98244
- Whatcom County
- Census data · ACS 2019-2023
- 292 (2019-2023 estimate)Population
- 122Households
- $447,500Median home value
- 1ZIP codes
About Glacier
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Town intelligenceOfficial sources, refreshed yearly
| Census | Population |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 90 |
| 2010 | 211 |
| 2020 | 300 |
As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.
Sources: Census 2000 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026.
Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.
Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026.
- Owner occupied
- 91 units
- Renter occupied
- 31 units
- Vacancy rate
- 77%
Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.
Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026.
| Measure | Glacier | Whatcom County | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 292 | 228,432 | 7,740,984 |
| Median household income | Not available | $80,989 | $94,952 |
| Median age | 44.2 | 38.2 | 38.2 |
| Median home value | $447,500 | $536,100 | $519,800 |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 37.5% | 38.1% | 38.8% |
| Foreign-born residents | 15.8% | 9.9% | 15.1% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.6% | 63.5% | 63.9% |
| Mean commute to work | Not available | 22.1 minutes | 27.0 minutes |
Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026.
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Schools
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Legislative districts
| Chamber | District |
|---|---|
| U.S. House of Representatives | Congressional District 2 (WA-2) |
| State legislature, lower chamber | Legislative (House) District 42 |
| State legislature, upper chamber | Legislative (Senate) District 42 |
Boundaries from the Census Bureau’s TIGER/Line district files, matched to Glacier’s own boundary. Who holds each seat appears on the People page once the official records are approved.
Sources: Census cartographic boundaries 2025: congressional districts, 119th Congress, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census cartographic boundaries 2025: state legislative districts, upper chamber, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census cartographic boundaries 2025: state legislative districts, lower chamber, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026.
Frequently asked about GlacierPromoted from questions people asked
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