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Bothell

Washington · 33,505 residents · 13.635 sq mi
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Bothell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,697. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $373,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,505
+11%since 2000
from 30,150 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,457 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 2,211 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+6%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K20K31K42K53K1990201020202024Bothell
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,697
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,264 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,096
+40%since 2000
from $26,483 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$373,700
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $209,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,166
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $913 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+52%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(25,581)
Black1.1%(341)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,338)
Asian5.9%(1,783)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.3%(8,222)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(25,235)
Black1.5%(486)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(2,911)
Asian10.1%(3,376)
Other3.8%(1,258)
Diversity Score50.6%(16,960)
Diversity Score
51
+86%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 38.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.3%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bothell, Washington?

Bothell, Washington has about 33,505 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bothell, Washington?

The typical household in Bothell, Washington earns about $69,697 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 $373,700, and the typical rent is about $1,166 a month.

How educated are people in Bothell, Washington?

About 43.4% 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 5.4% 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 21,143 residents, a change of about 171 percent over that period.

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

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