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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

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

About Bothell West, WA

Bothell West is a city in Washington with a population of 21,014. It ranks #70 among cities in Washington by population. The median age is 38.4, in line with the national median. The population is 52.2% male and 47.8% female.

The median household income in Bothell West is $144,941, above the US median of $74,580. 1.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $757,700, with monthly rent averaging $2,552. The homeownership rate of 78.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Bothell West reflects 53.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 24.5% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 32.6 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.

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

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