Bothell, Washington Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Bothell, WA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Bothell | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,988 | 7,801,159 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3959.4 | 109.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.08% | 1.21% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.8 | 36.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 20,979 | 3,058,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Bothell grew by 40.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 53,988 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Bothell is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 26.3% of residents. That is 3.0 points above Washington as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 10,008 18.5% -2.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 14,195 26.3% +3.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 11,253 20.8% +1.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 7,356 13.6% -2.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Washington, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.6% of the people living in Bothell and men 49.4%.
- Women 50.6% Washington 49.7%
- Men 49.4% Washington 50.3%
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Economy
Bothell has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Bothell | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $148,505 | $98,224 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.36% | 5.64% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Bothell is about 51% higher than in Washington.
Housing
| Metric | Bothell | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,150,754 | $485,016 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,314 | $1,759 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.6% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Bothell is about 41.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,314 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Bothell spend about 53 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 221 hours, about 9.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Bothell | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.5 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 53.0 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 221 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,848 | $5,785 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 33.3% | 19.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 30,090 | 10,119 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,435 | 1,525 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Bothell is 27 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Washington.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Bothell has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Bothell | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.1% | 35.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
Bothell has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Bothell | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.2% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.2% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
Bothell, WA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Bothell, WA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bothell, WA | 53,988 | $148,505 #3/3 | $1,150,754 #2/3 | 26.5 min #1/3 |
| Kenmore, WA | 24,544 | $151,773 | $1,562,519 | 28.2 min |
| Mill Creek East, WA | 20,608 | $182,341 | $350,000 | 31.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bothell, Washington.
How many people live in Bothell, Washington?
About 53,988 people live in Bothell, Washington, in 20,979 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 36.8, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Bothell, Washington mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Bothell, Washington has 3,959 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 46 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Bothell, Washington?
The median home costs 7.7 times the median household income ($1,150,754 against $148,505), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,314 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Bothell, Washington?
Unemployment in Bothell, Washington is only 3.9%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Bothell, Washington?
54.1% of adults in Bothell, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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