Bothell, Washington
City in King County, Washington · ZIP 98011, 98021
- King County
- Census data · ACS 2019-2023
- 18 public schools
- 51,770 (2024 estimate)Population
- 18,735Households
- $132,232Median household income
- $871,300Median home value
- 18Public schools
- 2ZIP codes
About Bothell
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Town intelligenceOfficial sources, refreshed yearly
| Census | Population |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 30,150 |
| 2010 | 33,505 |
| 2020 | 48,161 |
As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.
Sources: Census 2000 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026.
Median household income $132,232 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.
Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026.
- Owner occupied
- 11,840 units
- Renter occupied
- 6,895 units
- Vacancy rate
- 6%
Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.
Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026.
| Measure | Bothell | King County | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,610 | 2,262,713 | 7,740,984 |
| Median household income | $132,232 | $122,148 | $94,952 |
| Median age | 38.0 | 37.3 | 38.2 |
| Median home value | $871,300 | $811,200 | $519,800 |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 58.6% | 55.9% | 38.8% |
| Foreign-born residents | 22.5% | 25.1% | 15.1% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.2% | 56.1% | 63.9% |
| Mean commute to work | 29.1 minutes | 28.1 minutes | 27.0 minutes |
Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026.
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Schools
| School | Type | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| C O Sorenson | Public | Pre-K–K | Northshore School District |
| Canyon Creek Elementary | Public | Pre-K–5 | Northshore School District |
| Crystal Springs Elementary | Public | Pre-K–5 | Northshore School District |
| Frank Love Elementary | Public | Pre-K–5 | Northshore School District |
| Maywood Hills Elementary | Public | Pre-K–5 | Northshore School District |
| Shelton View Elementary | Public | Pre-K–5 | Northshore School District |
| Westhill Elementary | Public | Pre-K–5 | Northshore School District |
| Woodin Elementary | Public | Pre-K–5 | Northshore School District |
| Woodmoor Elementary | Public | Pre-K–5 | Northshore School District |
| Canyon Park Middle School | Public | 6–8 | Northshore School District |
| Northshore Middle School | Public | 6–8 | Northshore School District |
| Skyview Middle School | Public | 6–8 | Northshore School District |
| Bothell High School | Public | 9–12 | Northshore School District |
| Innovation Lab High School | Public | 9–12 | Northshore School District |
| Northshore Online Reengagement Program | Alternative | 9–12 | Northshore School District |
| Secondary Academy for Success | Alternative | 9–12 | Northshore School District |
| Woodinville Community Center | Public | 10–12 | Northshore School District |
| Northshore Special Services | Special education | Pre-K–12 | Northshore School District |
Open public schools in the NCES directory for 2023–2024, placed by their listed location; private schools are not in the source. Enrollment and ratings are not shown.
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, public school directory 2023–2024, retrieved November 14, 2026; NCES EDGE public school geocodes 2024–2025, retrieved November 14, 2026.
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