Hotels, motels and lodging in Whatcom County, WA: how many are there?

Whatcom County, Washington had 47 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Whatcom County ranks 293rd among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 7th of 35 in Washington.

47establishments with paid employees
293rdof 2,243 US counties
7thof 35 counties in Washington
~1,531jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in Whatcom County, WA, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees1226.7%
5 to 91022.2%
10 to 191022.2%
20 to 491022.2%
50 to 9900%
100 or more36.7%

Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.

Where Whatcom County fits in Washington

Washington has 1,324 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees across 35 counties; Whatcom County has 3.5% of them. Nationally, the total is 59,518.

Other counties in Washington

Other categories in Whatcom County

Frequently asked questions

How many hotels, motels and other traveler lodging are there in Whatcom County, WA?

47 establishments with paid employees in 2023, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns. Businesses with no employees, such as many owner-operated shops, are not counted.

How does Whatcom County compare with other counties?

Whatcom County ranks 293rd among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 7th of 35 in Washington.

How big are hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in Whatcom County?

27% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 29% have 20 or more, based on the number of employees per establishment.

Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau, 2023. Only establishments with paid employees are counted (NAICS 7211). Methodology and limits.