Bellevue, WA Demographics

A map of Bellevue's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	64,808	61,539	42.7%	40.5%
White	60,636	66,063	39.9%	43.5%
Hispanic	11,936	11,071	7.9%	7.3%
Multiracial	8,859	7,933	5.8%	5.2%
Black	3,915	3,918	2.6%	2.6%
Native American/Other	1,693	1,330	1.1%	0.9%

Bellevue, Washington has an estimated population of 151,847, a less than 1% change from the 151,854 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.7% Asian, 39.9% White, 7.9% Hispanic, 5.8% Multiracial, 2.6% Black, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bellevue, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bellevue has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bellevue, that probability was 63.8% in 2020 and 64.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bellevue is ranked the 5th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bellevue was ranked the 5th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bellevue's White Population

60,636 residents of Bellevue, or 39.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bellevue is significantly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Bellevue ranks 572nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellevue's White population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. White residents' share of Bellevue's population has decreased from 43.5% to 39.9%.

Bellevue is more White than neighboring Newcastle (37.6% White). Bellevue is less White than neighboring Beaux Arts Village (78.1% White), Clyde Hill (52.9% White), Mercer Island (63.3% White), and Yarrow Point (54.9% White).

Bellevue's Black Population

3,915 residents of Bellevue, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bellevue is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Bellevue ranks 91st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellevue's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Bellevue's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Bellevue is more Black than neighboring Beaux Arts Village (0.9% Black), Clyde Hill (0% Black), Mercer Island (0.9% Black), and Yarrow Point (0% Black). Bellevue is less Black than neighboring Newcastle (3.5% Black).

Bellevue's Asian Population

64,808 residents of Bellevue, or 42.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bellevue is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Bellevue ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellevue's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Asian residents' share of Bellevue's population has increased from 40.5% to 42.7%.

Bellevue is more Asian than neighboring Beaux Arts Village (10.3% Asian), Newcastle (42.1% Asian), Clyde Hill (34.2% Asian), Mercer Island (24.4% Asian), and Yarrow Point (31.6% Asian).

Bellevue's Hispanic Population

11,936 residents of Bellevue, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bellevue is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Bellevue ranks 335th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellevue's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Bellevue's population has increased from 7.3% to 7.9%.

Bellevue is more Hispanic than neighboring Beaux Arts Village (2.1% Hispanic), Newcastle (4.5% Hispanic), Clyde Hill (4.1% Hispanic), Mercer Island (2.4% Hispanic), and Yarrow Point (0.9% Hispanic).

Bellevue's Native American/Other Population

1,693 residents of Bellevue, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bellevue is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Bellevue ranks 547th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellevue's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 27.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bellevue's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Bellevue is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beaux Arts Village (0% Native American/Other), Clyde Hill (0% Native American/Other), Mercer Island (0.6% Native American/Other), and Yarrow Point (0.8% Native American/Other). Bellevue is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newcastle (3% Native American/Other).

Bellevue's Multiracial Population

8,859 residents of Bellevue, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bellevue is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Bellevue ranks 447th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellevue's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Bellevue's population has increased from 5.2% to 5.8%.

Bellevue is less Multiracial than neighboring Beaux Arts Village (8.6% Multiracial), Newcastle (9.3% Multiracial), Clyde Hill (8.8% Multiracial), Mercer Island (8.4% Multiracial), and Yarrow Point (11.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.