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
| White | 58.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
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 Estate | 22.9% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.5% |
| Manufacturing | 11.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.7% |
| Construction | 5.9% |
| Information | 5.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 4.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.1% |
| Retail Trade | 3.4% |
| Public Administration | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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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.
Bothell West Cdp, WA Climate
Bothell West Cdp, WA has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F) and receives about 1063 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.8°C
Avg Temp
1063
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5° / 40° | 135 mm |
| February | 6° / 43° | 104 mm |
| March | 8° / 46° | 109 mm |
| April | 10° / 49° | 83 mm |
| May | 13° / 55° | 61 mm |
| June | 16° / 60° | 52 mm |
| July | 18° / 64° | 31 mm |
| August | 18° / 65° | 35 mm |
| September | 15° / 60° | 54 mm |
| October | 11° / 51° | 92 mm |
| November | 7° / 44° | 149 mm |
| December | 4° / 40° | 158 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Bothell West Cdp, WA
The most comfortable months to visit Bothell West Cdp, WA are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 24°C high). The coldest is December (near 1°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.