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Acme, WA
Census-designated place in Whatcom County, Washington.
Population
223
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
149
ZIP codes
0
Acme and its ZIP codes
Acme at a glance
- Acme is 26% denser than Washington as a whole.
Local data for Acme, WA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whatcom County. PPP loans are for Acme.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,434
93,720 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,622
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $7,063 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Acme, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
21
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
1,497
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 35°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Acme, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.3%
U.S. 33.3% -5.0 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Acme
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sudden ValleyCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 4.3 |
| DemingCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.8 |
| AlgerCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2.6 |
| GenevaCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.4 |
| BellinghamCity | 11 mi | 28.2 |
| BowCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Sedro-WoolleyCity | 14 mi | 4.3 |
| KendallCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| EdisonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Maple FallsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| LymanTown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| EversonCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| NooksackCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| HamiltonTown | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Peaceful ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| Marietta-AlderwoodCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Acme, WA in?
- Acme is in Whatcom County, Washington.
- What is the population of Acme, WA?
- About 223 people live in Acme, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Acme?
- Nearby places include Sudden Valley (6.2 mi), Deming (8 mi), Alger (9 mi), Geneva (9.2 mi), Bellingham (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023