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Bothell West

Washington · 22,029 residents · 4.147 sq mi
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Bothell West is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $153,449. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $824,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,029
+5%since 2023
from 21,014 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
5,312 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 5,067 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
−1%since 2023
from 38.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
15K17K19K21K23K201020202024Bothell West
202422K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$153,449
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $144,941 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,935
+11%since 2023
from $61,854 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 78.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
+3%since 2023
from 0.367 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$824,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $757,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,511
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,552 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 78.1% in 2023
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+3%since 2023
from 5.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
88
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(11,821)
Black3.4%(711)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(2,593)
Asian20.5%(4,301)
Other7.6%(1,588)
Diversity Score77.4%(16,275)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(12,177)
Black2.9%(649)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(2,220)
Asian24.3%(5,356)
Other7.4%(1,627)
Diversity Score77.4%(17,041)
Diversity Score
77
Unchangedsince 2023
from 77 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 94.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
−3%since 2023
from 32.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 70.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
Female
47.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.8% in 2023
Foreign born
28.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 96.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 69.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bothell West, Washington?

Bothell West, Washington has about 22,029 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bothell West, Washington?

The typical household in Bothell West, Washington earns about $153,449 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bothell West, Washington expensive?

In Bothell West, Washington, the median home is worth about $824,900, and the typical rent is about $2,511 a month.

How educated are people in Bothell West, Washington?

About 56.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bothell West, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bothell West, Washington?

About 3.0% of people in Bothell West, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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