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Bothell

Washington · 48,161 residents · 13.635 sq mi
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Bothell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,651. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. 53% 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 $587,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,161
+60%since 2000
from 30,150 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,532 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 2,211 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+5%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K20K31K42K53K1990201020202024Bothell
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,651
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,264 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,421
+90%since 2000
from $26,483 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.5%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$587,900
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $209,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,797
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $913 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
38.4% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+54%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(30,398)
Black1.9%(903)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(4,447)
Asian17.6%(8,466)
Other5.6%(2,693)
Diversity Score66.9%(32,196)
Diversity Score
67
+145%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 38.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+72%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
21.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bothell, Washington?

Bothell, Washington has about 48,161 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bothell, Washington?

The typical household in Bothell, Washington earns about $107,651 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 $587,900, and the typical rent is about $1,797 a month.

How educated are people in Bothell, Washington?

About 53.2% 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 4.9% 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 35,799 residents, a change of about 290 percent over that period.

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

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