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Glacier, WA
Census-designated place in Whatcom County, Washington.
Population
339
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
203
ZIP codes
0
Glacier and its ZIP codes
Glacier at a glance
- Glacier is 72% denser than Washington as a whole.
Local data for Glacier, WA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whatcom County. PPP loans are for Glacier.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.4 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
Glacier, 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
76° / 32°F
49.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glacier, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.2%
U.S. 33.3% -4.1 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Glacier
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Maple FallsCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.1 |
| KendallCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2.7 |
| Peaceful ValleyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| DemingCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| SumasCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| AcmeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| NooksackCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| EversonCity | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| Sudden ValleyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.3 |
| GenevaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| LyndenCity | 24 mi | 5.5 |
| HamiltonTown | 25 mi | 1.2 |
| BellinghamCity | 25 mi | 28.2 |
| ConcreteTown | 26 mi | 1.2 |
| LymanTown | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| AlgerCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glacier, WA in?
- Glacier is in Whatcom County, Washington.
- What is the population of Glacier, WA?
- About 339 people live in Glacier, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glacier?
- Nearby places include Maple Falls (7.4 mi), Kendall (8.7 mi), Peaceful Valley (10 mi), Deming (14 mi), Sumas (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023