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Bellevue

Washington · 122,363 residents · 33.468 sq mi
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Bellevue is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,912. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $556,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
122,363
+12%since 2000
from 109,569 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,656 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 3,274 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+1%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
80K100K119K139K158K1990201020202024Bellevue
2024152K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,912
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,338 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,972
+25%since 2000
from $36,905 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$556,500
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $287,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,242
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $916 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.8
+47%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(78,698)
Black1.9%(2,100)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(5,827)
Asian17.4%(19,011)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.1%(56,039)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(72,397)
Black2.2%(2,700)
Hispanic / Latino7%(8,545)
Asian27.5%(33,659)
Other4.5%(5,452)
Diversity Score71.2%(87,133)
Diversity Score
71
+39%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
59.5%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
31.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellevue, Washington?

Bellevue, Washington has about 122,363 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellevue, Washington?

The typical household in Bellevue, Washington earns about $81,912 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellevue, Washington expensive?

In Bellevue, Washington, the median home is worth about $556,500, and the typical rent is about $1,242 a month.

How educated are people in Bellevue, Washington?

About 60.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bellevue, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellevue, Washington?

About 6.4% of people in Bellevue, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellevue, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellevue, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35,485 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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