Population 75,061 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bothell
Household size in Bothell
| Period | Bothell | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Bothell average 2.67 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.52, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bothell
| Period | Bothell | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.9 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.5 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.6 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Bothell are younger than 38.6 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bothell
| Period | Bothell | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.3% of households in Bothell, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Bothell has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Washington cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bothell
Renters in Bothell
| Period | Bothell | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.8% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.8% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a third of households in Bothell rent their homes (35.8%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the Seattle area as a whole (40.0%). About three in ten owners (29.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bothell
| Period | Bothell | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Bothell than nationally: 5.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Seattle area.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bothell
| Period | Bothell | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Bothell has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bothell
| Period | Bothell | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,272 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,374 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,866 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,645 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,373 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bothell costs $2,645 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,373 a month since 2006–10, up 108%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bothell
Bachelor's degrees in Bothell
| Period | Bothell | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.9% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.0% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 59.5% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.9 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Bothell is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (59.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 14.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only 20 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bothell
| Period | Bothell | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.7% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Bothell: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Compared with other Washington cities, Bothell has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bothell
| Period | Bothell | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Bothell than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bothell compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bothell | 2.67 | 38.6 | 6.3% | 35.8% | 5.8% | 1996 | $2,645 | 59.5% | 95.9% | 3.9% |
| Bothell West | 2.79 | 37.8 | 7.5% | 28.7% | 4.7% | 1993 | $2,669 | 57.0% | 94.8% | 3.5% |
| Kenmore | 2.65 | 40.5 | 5.2% | 29.7% | 4.8% | 1986 | $2,439 | 63.6% | 96.5% | 3.5% |
| Clearview | 2.31 | 43.2 | 26.9% | 16.4% | 3.6% | 1985 | $3,501 | 55.8% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Mill Creek East | 3.19 | 36.4 | 8.5% | 17.5% | 2.7% | 2002 | $3,136 | 68.9% | 97.2% | 4.9% |
| Woodinville | 2.66 | 40.7 | 5.9% | 35.2% | 4.8% | 1992 | $2,644 | 65.9% | 98.2% | 3.5% |
| Brier | 2.85 | 45.9 | 7.4% | 11.3% | 3.7% | 1985 | $2,002 | 47.8% | 94.6% | 3.5% |
| Lake Forest Park | 2.57 | 42.2 | 4.3% | 21.9% | 4.9% | 1967 | $2,487 | 65.3% | 97.3% | 4.4% |
| Lynnwood | 2.65 | 38.6 | 8.2% | 39.1% | 5.2% | 1990 | $2,151 | 40.7% | 91.8% | 4.1% |
| Mountlake Terrace | 2.38 | 39.2 | 10.9% | 43.8% | 4.0% | 1975 | $2,078 | 43.5% | 94.1% | 4.3% |
| Kingsgate | 2.75 | 38.3 | 8.0% | 29.5% | 6.5% | 1981 | $2,686 | 60.5% | 95.6% | 4.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bothell. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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