City · Washington
Bothell, Washington
Bothell, city, mostly in King County (60.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Snohomish County, Washington. Bothell had 52,199 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 48,161 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 49,610 (±53). GEOID 5307380.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
52,199
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 48,161 · ACS 2020-2024: 49,610 ±53
Median household income
$140,427
±$7,991 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$925,100
±$28,197 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$2,346
±$65 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Bothell and what county is it in?
Bothell is a city mostly in King County (60.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Snohomish County, Washington. It covers 13.6 square miles of land, 3,532 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bothell is in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| King County | 28,956 | 60.1% |
| Snohomish County | 19,205 | 39.9% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bothell, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 52,199 people lived in Bothell on July 1, 2025, up 8.4% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 48,161 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 49,610 (±53).
| Measure | Bothell | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 49,610±53 | 2,287,171 | +3,861 |
| Households | 19,448±537 | 941,054 | +2,186 |
| Average household size | 2.52±0.07 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,533±531 | 1,003,284 | +2,325 |
Bothell's population since 2000
From 30,150 in 2000 to 52,199 in 2025: up 73.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bothell 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 Bothell?
The median resident of Bothell is 38.6 years old; 23.5% are under 18 and 14.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.4%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 19.1%. 22.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bothell | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6±1.0 | 37.4 | +1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 23.5%±1.2 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.7%±1.1 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Male | 48.9%±1.3 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.4%±1.9 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.4%±2.8 pts | 52.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 6.4% | −1.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 19.1%±2.5 pts | 20.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.4%±1.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.7%±2.0 pts | 25.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 28.1%±3.0 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3%±0.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 9.9%±1.1 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9%±1.4 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.0%±1.3 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 59.8%±2.3 pts | 56.7% | +7.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.8%±1.5 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.5%±2.2 pts | 83.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7%±1.1 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 Bothell earn?
Half of Bothell's 19,448 households earn less than $140,427 a year (±$7,991), against $124,746 in King County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 the median was $123,026 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $17,401 after inflation. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bothell | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $140,427±$7,991 | $124,746 | +$17,401 |
| Mean household income | $181,839±$8,973 | $176,799 | – |
| Per capita income | $72,775±$3,736 | $74,100 | +$15,539 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.8%±1.1 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.4%±2.7 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.0%±0.8 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9%±0.7 pts | 98.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.4%±1.1 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 Bothell?
Owners occupy 65.5% of Bothell's occupied homes and renters 34.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $925,100 by its owner (±$28,197). The median renter pays $2,346 a month including utilities, and 38.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bothell | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $925,100±$28,197 | $859,900 | +$272,463 |
| Median gross rent | $2,346±$65 | $2,092 | +$230 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.7%±5.2 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,363±$147 | $3,273 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.5%±2.6 pts | 55.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.5%±2.6 pts | 44.6% | – |
| Housing units | 20,533±531 | 1,003,284 | +2,325 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.4%±3.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.9%±2.1 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.4%±1.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.1%±1.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 18.4%±1.9 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.5%±0.7 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.4%±1.1 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 Bothell building?
Builders took permits for 262 new housing units in Bothell in 2025 (119 in single-family houses), 5.0 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 Bothell work and get to work?
53.9% of Bothell's workers drive alone and 32.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Bothell | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.4%±1.4 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±0.7 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 53.9%±2.5 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4%±1.5 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.4%±1.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 32.9%±2.6 pts | 29.2% | +26.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.7 min±1.4 | 27.6 min | −3.3 min |
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 Bothell?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Bothell, and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $116,154 (Tract 220.01) to $227,235 (Tract 519.37).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 218.03King County | 7,097 | $131,090 |
| Tract 519.18Snohomish County | 6,633 | $164,770 |
| Tract 218.04King County | 5,589 | $132,533 |
| Tract 220.01King County | 5,137 | $116,154 |
| Tract 218.02King County | 6,117 | $159,612 |
| Tract 519.38Snohomish County | 5,115 | $174,655 |
| Tract 219.05King County | 5,756 | $136,786 |
| Tract 519.37Snohomish County | 5,092 | $227,235 |
| Tract 519.16Snohomish County | 4,259 | $173,828 |
| Tract 519.17Snohomish County | 4,690 | $134,375 |
| Tract 221.02King County | 6,641 | $186,641 |
| Tract 519.22Snohomish County | 6,343 | $218,571 |
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 Bothell) · Census block assignment files
How does Bothell compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bothell is the 785th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 25th-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Bothell ranks 65th 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 | 25th | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 46th | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 54th | 394 |
| Median household income | 65th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 42nd | 393 |
| Median home value | 29th | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 41st | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 246th | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31st | 382 |
| Median age | 217th | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 252nd | 388 |
| Work from home | 30th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 182nd | 394 |
Bothell's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Bothell 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 Bothell?
3 of the 57 figures for Bothell 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 Bothell 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 Bothell.