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Population Review

Bothell West, Washington Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Bothell West, Washington is 21,014 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 70th-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $144,941, the median home value is $757,700, and the median age is 38.4.

21,014

Population

5067

People / sq mi

$144,941

Median Income

$757,700

Median Home Value

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Bothell West covers 4.1 sq mi of land at 5067 people per square mile.

About Bothell West, WA

The poverty rate is what most separates Bothell West from the typical city: 1.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 21,014 residents, Bothell West is a city in Washington.

Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $144,941, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 1.6%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $757,700, with typical rent around $2,552.

About 53.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. An unusually large 24.5% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White58.3%
Black or African American3.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.6%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$144,941

Median Household Income

$61,854

Per Capita Income

1.6%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$757,700

Median Home Value

$2,552

Median Rent

78.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.9%

High School+

53.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.5%

Drive Alone

63.4%

Public Transit

24.5%

Work From Home

32.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

30.0%

Foreign Born

69.5%

Non-English at Home

5.3%

Veterans

8.7%

With Disability

94.5%

Health Insurance

98.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate22.9%
Professional, Scientific & Management20.5%
Manufacturing11.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.7%
Construction5.9%
Information5.7%
Transportation & Warehousing4.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.1%
Retail Trade3.4%
Public Administration1.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bothell West, Washington has a population of 21,014 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 70th-largest city in Washington.

The median household income in Bothell West, Washington is $144,941, with 1.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Bothell West, Washington is $757,700, with median monthly rent at $2,552 and a homeownership rate of 78.1%.

The median age in Bothell West, Washington is 38.4 years. The population is 52.2% male and 47.8% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.