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Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, city, in King County, Washington. Bellevue had 154,193 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 151,854 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 151,847 (±87). GEOID 5305210.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
154,193
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 151,854 · ACS 2020-2024: 151,847 ±87
Median household income
$165,576
±$7,893 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$1,340,300
±$36,998 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$2,572
±$53 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Bellevue and what county is it in?
Bellevue is a city in King County, Washington. It covers 33.5 square miles of land, 4,537 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bellevue is in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bellevue, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 154,193 people lived in Bellevue on July 1, 2025, up 1.5% since 2020, slower than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 151,854 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 151,847 (±87).
| Measure | Bellevue | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 151,847 ±87 | 2,287,171 | +7,444 |
| Households | 61,977 ±938 | 941,054 | +3,870 |
| Average household size | 2.42 ±0.04 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 66,021 ±989 | 1,003,284 | +3,614 |
Bellevue's population since 2000
From 109,569 in 2000 to 154,193 in 2025: up 40.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bellevue as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bellevue?
The median resident of Bellevue is 38.5 years old; 19.5% are under 18 and 14.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Asian residents at 42.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 39.9%. 43.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bellevue | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 ±0.7 | 37.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.5% ±0.9 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.8% ±0.9 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Male | 50.5% ±0.8 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.9% ±1.3 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 39.9% ±1.6 pts | 52.9% | −9.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±0.6 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 42.7% ±1.4 pts | 20.5% | +7.0 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.8% ±0.6 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 43.5% ±1.3 pts | 25.8% | +4.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 48.8% ±1.7 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.4% ±0.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 8.5% ±0.6 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.2% ±0.7 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.7% ±0.7 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 72.1% ±1.4 pts | 56.7% | +3.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 36.0% ±1.3 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.4% ±1.5 pts | 83.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.5% ±1.0 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bellevue earn?
Half of Bellevue's 61,977 households earn less than $165,576 a year (±$7,893), against $124,746 in King County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 the median was $148,244 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $17,332 after inflation. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bellevue | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $165,576 ±$7,893 | $124,746 | +$17,332 |
| Mean household income | $234,392 ±$8,426 | $176,799 | – |
| Per capita income | $97,015 ±$3,488 | $74,100 | +$15,553 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.2% ±1.1 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.7% ±3.6 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.4% ±0.6 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±0.3 pts | 98.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.8% ±0.7 pts | 95.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bellevue?
Owners occupy 52.0% of Bellevue's occupied homes and renters 48.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,340,300 by its owner (±$36,998). The median renter pays $2,572 a month including utilities, and 30.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bellevue | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,340,300 ±$36,998 | $859,900 | +$344,423 |
| Median gross rent | $2,572 ±$53 | $2,092 | +$176 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.1% ±2.3 pts | 37.5% | +4.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,273 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.0% ±1.4 pts | 55.4% | −2.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.0% ±1.4 pts | 44.6% | – |
| Housing units | 66,021 ±989 | 1,003,284 | +3,614 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2% ±1.4 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 46.4% ±1.2 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±0.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.3% ±1.0 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.8% ±0.3 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.1% ±1.0 pts | 11.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bellevue building?
Builders took permits for 566 new housing units in Bellevue in 2025 (273 in single-family houses), 3.7 per 1,000 residents against 4.4 across Washington.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bellevue work and get to work?
45.6% of Bellevue's workers drive alone and 35.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Bellevue | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.2% ±1.2 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% ±0.7 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 45.6% ±1.6 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4% ±0.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.1% ±0.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Walked | 4.5% ±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 35.6% ±1.5 pts | 29.2% | +26.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.6 min ±0.6 | 27.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bellevue?
35 census tracts lie mostly in Bellevue, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $99,436 (Tract 232.02) to $250,000 or more (Tract 249.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 230King County | 7,398 | $184,332 |
| Tract 233King County | 7,388 | $180,928 |
| Tract 236.04King County | 6,594 | $125,000 |
| Tract 248King County | 6,459 | $134,038 |
| Tract 232.01King County | 6,256 | $116,683 |
| Tract 236.03King County | 6,176 | $134,733 |
| Tract 238.07King County | 5,905 | $200,428 |
| Tract 232.02King County | 5,554 | $99,436 |
| Tract 249.01King County | 4,849 | $219,539 |
| Tract 236.01King County | 4,782 | $163,646 |
| Tract 228.04King County | 4,654 | $107,038 |
| Tract 240.01King County | 4,566 | $171,146 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bellevue) · Census block assignment files
How does Bellevue compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bellevue is the 177th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 5th-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Bellevue ranks 27th of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 5th | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 129th | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 26th | 394 |
| Median household income | 27th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 11th | 393 |
| Median home value | 7th | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 24th | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 190th | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8th | 382 |
| Median age | 219th | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 360th | 388 |
| Work from home | 18th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 265th | 394 |
Bellevue's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Bellevue with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bellevue?
3 of the 57 figures for Bellevue on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bellevue are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bellevue.