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Bothell West

Washington · 22,015 residents · 4.147 sq mi
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Bothell West is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,859. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $487,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 57% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,015
+4%since 2019
from 21,115 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
5,309 / sq mi
+4%since 2019
from 5,092 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
Unchangedsince 2019
from 36.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
15K17K19K21K23K201020202024Bothell West
202422K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,859
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $111,705 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,819
+14%since 2019
from $46,245 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 70.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
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
$487,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $464,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,070
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,922 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 80.8% in 2019
22.8% rent
Afford Score
4.0
−3%since 2019
from 4.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(13,147)
Black1.1%(228)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(1,519)
Asian21.7%(4,579)
Other7.8%(1,642)
Diversity Score69.2%(14,621)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(12,496)
Black3%(654)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(2,099)
Asian22.2%(4,887)
Other7%(1,536)
Diversity Score75.2%(16,549)
Diversity Score
75
+9%since 2019
from 69 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 94.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 18.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 33.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 70.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 72.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 53.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.6% in 2019
Female
48.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
Foreign born
21.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 23.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bothell West, Washington?

Bothell West, Washington has about 22,015 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bothell West, Washington earns about $120,859 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 $487,600, and the typical rent is about $2,070 a month.

How educated are people in Bothell West, Washington?

About 52.7% 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 3.2% of people in Bothell West, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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