Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bellevue, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

151,847

Median Agei

38.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Asian

42.7%64,808

White

39.9%60,636

Hispanic/Latino

7.9%11,936

Two or More

5.8%8,859

Black

2.6%3,915

Other

0.7%1,102

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%490

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%101

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%1,265

High School Diploma

6.9%7,685

Some College (<1 yr)

2.5%2,804

Some College (1+ yr)

7.9%8,828

Associate's Degree

5.2%5,865

Bachelor's Degree

36.1%40,463

Master's Degree

26.8%30,015

Professional Degree

4.6%5,197

Doctorate

4.6%5,182

HS or Higher

95.7%

BA or Higher

72.1%

Graduate+

36%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,340,300

Median Renti

$2,572

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52%32,234

Renter-Occupied

48%29,743

Total Units

66,021

Homeownership

52%

Vacancy Rate

6.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%230

$50K–$100K

0.4%132

$100K–$150K

0.4%133

$150K–$200K

0.2%78

$200K–$300K

0.7%240

$300K–$500K

5.7%1,838

$500K–$1M

18.8%6,061

$1M+

73%23,522

Rent Distribution

Under $500

466

$500–$750

349

$750–$1,000

227

$1,000–$1,250

458

$1,250–$1,500

1,013

$1,500–$2,000

3,637

$2,000+

22,850

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%847

2010–2019

13.3%8,805

2000–2009

12.8%8,456

1990–1999

10.5%6,945

1980–1989

15.4%10,138

1970–1979

17.2%11,366

1960–1969

17.1%11,258

1950–1959

10.6%6,978

1940–1949

1%672

1939 or earlier

0.8%556

Heating Fuel

Electricity

52%32,241

Utility Gas

45.7%28,298

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%406

Fuel Oil

0.6%385

No Fuel

0.6%376

Other

0.2%120

Wood

0.1%88

Solar

0.1%50

Coal

0%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$165,576

Mean Household Incomei

$234,392

Per Capita Incomei

$97,015

Poverty Ratei

7.2%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

84,586

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%1,800

$10K–$15K

1.9%1,190

$15K–$20K

1.7%1,035

$20K–$25K

1.4%893

$25K–$30K

1.5%926

$30K–$35K

1.4%886

$35K–$40K

1%634

$40K–$45K

1.5%949

$45K–$50K

1.8%1,137

$50K–$60K

2.8%1,711

$60K–$75K

4.3%2,689

$75K–$100K

7.6%4,709

$100K–$125K

7.5%4,649

$125K–$150K

8.2%5,108

$150K–$200K

12.4%7,703

$200K+

41.9%25,958

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

65,98443.5%

By Region

Top Countries

India

16,465

China

14,643

Korea

3,631

Mexico

2,751

Canada

1,707

Philippines

849

United Kingdom

797

Germany

377

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

79,631

Avg. Commutei

23.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

80,797

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4,113(3.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.8%Insured

4.2%Uninsured