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.

Bothell, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

49,610

Median Agei

38.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.4%31,945

Asian

19.1%9,463

Hispanic/Latino

8.4%4,156

Two or More

6.4%3,189

Black

0.8%393

Other

0.8%388

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%56

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%935

High School Diploma

8.5%3,012

Some College (<1 yr)

4.2%1,496

Some College (1+ yr)

12.9%4,537

Associate's Degree

7.9%2,795

Bachelor's Degree

36%12,685

Master's Degree

18.4%6,478

Professional Degree

2.2%765

Doctorate

3.3%1,156

HS or Higher

96%

BA or Higher

59.8%

Graduate+

23.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$925,100

Median Renti

$2,346

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.5%12,738

Renter-Occupied

34.5%6,710

Total Units

20,533

Homeownership

65.5%

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.7%215

$50K–$100K

2.5%313

$100K–$150K

0.6%82

$150K–$200K

1.2%159

$200K–$300K

2%255

$300K–$500K

9.9%1,265

$500K–$1M

39.7%5,056

$1M+

42.3%5,393

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

149

$1,250–$1,500

211

$1,500–$2,000

1,290

$2,000+

4,744

Year Built

2020 or later

5.1%1,052

2010–2019

18.4%3,778

2000–2009

15.4%3,165

1990–1999

14.6%3,000

1980–1989

19.6%4,023

1970–1979

12.7%2,613

1960–1969

8.8%1,808

1950–1959

2.7%552

1940–1949

1.1%236

1939 or earlier

1.5%306

Heating Fuel

Electricity

51%9,925

Utility Gas

46.5%9,050

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%153

Fuel Oil

0.8%147

Wood

0.6%119

No Fuel

0.2%36

Solar

0.1%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$140,427

Mean Household Incomei

$181,839

Per Capita Incomei

$72,775

Poverty Ratei

4.7%

Unemploymenti

3.9%

Labor Forcei

27,510

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%384

$10K–$15K

1.8%344

$15K–$20K

0.6%122

$20K–$25K

2.3%454

$25K–$30K

2.1%405

$30K–$35K

2%383

$35K–$40K

1%202

$40K–$45K

1.7%330

$45K–$50K

1.7%332

$50K–$60K

3.6%694

$60K–$75K

5.8%1,121

$75K–$100K

10.3%2,001

$100K–$125K

9.4%1,827

$125K–$150K

8.8%1,720

$150K–$200K

14%2,717

$200K+

33%6,412

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

11,24122.7%

By Region

Top Countries

India

2,288

China

1,426

Mexico

875

Korea

468

Philippines

335

United Kingdom

192

Canada

179

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

25,681

Avg. Commutei

27.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

26,417

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,642(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.1%Insured

4.9%Uninsured