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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bothell

Washington · 30,150 residents · 13.635 sq mi
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Bothell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,264. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 17,788 residents. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $209,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

30,150
+144%since 1990
from 12,362 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,211 / sq mi
+144%since 1990
from 907 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.0
+5%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K20K31K42K53K1990201020202024Bothell
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,264
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,159 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,483
+49%since 1990
from $17,764 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.1%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$209,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $157,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$913
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $573 in 1990
US average: $602
68.0%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.3% in 1990
32.0% rent
3.5
−17%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(11,715)
Black0.6%(72)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(231)
Asian3.2%(391)
Diversity Score16.6%(2,056)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(25,581)
Black1.1%(341)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,338)
Asian5.9%(1,783)
Diversity Score27.3%(8,222)
27
+64%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.6%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 27.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.7%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 90.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.3%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
−27%since 1990
from 25.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bothell, Washington?

Bothell, Washington has about 30,150 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bothell, Washington?

The typical household in Bothell, Washington earns about $59,264 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bothell, Washington expensive?

In Bothell, Washington, the median home is worth about $209,600, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Bothell, Washington?

About 38.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bothell, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bothell, Washington?

About 5.1% of people in Bothell, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bothell, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Bothell, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,788 residents, a change of about 144 percent over that period.

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

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