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Everson, WA

City in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population

3,040

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

2,036

ZIP codes

0

Everson and its ZIP codes

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Everson at a glance

  • Everson is about 17 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $80,250, 18% below the Washington median of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $450,300 (20% below Washington) and median rent is $1,294 a month.

Local data for Everson, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Everson, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$80,250

Poverty rate

5.5%

Median home value

$450,300

Median rent

$1,294/mo

Homeownership

62.7%

Bachelor's or higher

24.9%

Median age

30.8

Average commute

25.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (610), Dutch Americans (516), German Americans (243).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whatcom County. PPP loans are for Everson.

Details

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

Whatcom County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Everson, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.0%
  • Carpooled11.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home6.3%

Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Everson, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

76° / 32°F

49.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Everson, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.3%

U.S. 33.3% -5.0 pts

Diabetes

8.3%

U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts

Smoking

11.7%

U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.9%

U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts

Cities near Everson

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
NooksackCity2.1 mi0.9
LyndenCity5.4 mi5.5
SumasCity7 mi1.5
DemingCensus-designated place8 mi2.8
Peaceful ValleyCensus-designated place10 mi2.5
KendallCensus-designated place11 mi2.7
FerndaleCity12 mi7.2
GenevaCensus-designated place12 mi1.4
BellinghamCity12 mi28.2
Maple FallsCensus-designated place12 mi2.1
Marietta-AlderwoodCensus-designated place13 mi5.8
CusterCensus-designated place13 mi2.2
Sudden ValleyCensus-designated place13 mi4.3
AcmeCensus-designated place15 mi1.5
Birch BayCensus-designated place17 mi17.1
BlaineCity18 mi5.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Everson, WA in?
Everson is in Whatcom County, Washington.
What is the population of Everson, WA?
About 3,040 people live in Everson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Everson?
Nearby places include Nooksack (2.1 mi), Lynden (5.4 mi), Sumas (7 mi), Deming (8 mi), Peaceful Valley (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023