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Bellevue

Washington · 151,854 residents · 33.468 sq mi
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Bellevue is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,497. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $887,700. Households here earn about 68% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
151,854
+39%since 2000
from 109,569 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,537 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 3,274 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
−3%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
80K100K119K139K158K1990201020202024Bellevue
2024152K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$129,497
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,338 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,633
+94%since 2000
from $36,905 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$887,700
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $287,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,104
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $916 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
49.3% rent
Afford Score
6.9
+49%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(66,063)
Black2.6%(3,918)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(11,071)
Asian40.5%(61,539)
Other5%(7,568)
Diversity Score78.7%(119,552)
Diversity Score
79
+54%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+87%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.6%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
39.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellevue, Washington?

Bellevue, Washington has about 151,854 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellevue, Washington?

The typical household in Bellevue, Washington earns about $129,497 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 $887,700, and the typical rent is about $2,104 a month.

How educated are people in Bellevue, Washington?

About 69.1% 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 6.8% 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 64,976 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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