Bothell, WA Demographics

A map of Bothell's Population by Race

Bothell, Washington has an estimated population of 49,610, an increase from the 48,161 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.4% White, 19.1% Asian, 8.4% Hispanic, 6.4% Multiracial, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bothell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bothell has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less 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 Bothell, that probability was 55.7% in 2020 and 53.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bothell is ranked the 27th 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). Bothell was ranked the 27th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bothell's White Population

31,945 residents of Bothell, or 64.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bothell is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Bothell ranks 491st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bothell's White population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. White residents' share of Bothell's population has increased from 63.1% to 64.4%.

Bothell is more White than neighboring Bothell East (36.4% White), Bothell West (55.3% White), Kenmore (62.7% White), and Mill Creek East (40.1% White). Bothell is less White than neighboring Woodinville (64.6% White).

Bothell's Black Population

393 residents of Bothell, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bothell is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Bothell ranks 127th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bothell's Black population has declined by an estimated 56.5%. Black residents' share of Bothell's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.8%.

Bothell is less Black than neighboring Bothell East (2.8% Black), Bothell West (2.9% Black), Kenmore (2.8% Black), Woodinville (1.6% Black), and Mill Creek East (3.2% Black).

Bothell's Asian Population

9,463 residents of Bothell, or 19.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bothell is higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Bothell ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bothell's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. Asian residents' share of Bothell's population has increased from 17.6% to 19.1%.

Bothell is more Asian than neighboring Kenmore (16.2% Asian). Bothell is less Asian than neighboring Bothell East (45.5% Asian), Bothell West (24.3% Asian), Woodinville (19.2% Asian), and Mill Creek East (41.1% Asian).

Bothell's Hispanic Population

4,156 residents of Bothell, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bothell is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Bothell ranks 257th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bothell's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Bothell's population has decreased from 9.2% to 8.4%.

Bothell is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodinville (8% Hispanic), and Mill Creek East (7% Hispanic). Bothell is less Hispanic than neighboring Bothell East (9% Hispanic), Bothell West (10.1% Hispanic), and Kenmore (9.8% Hispanic).

Bothell's Native American/Other Population

464 residents of Bothell, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bothell is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Bothell ranks 445th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bothell's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 27.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bothell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Bothell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bothell West (0.8% Native American/Other), and Woodinville (0.4% Native American/Other). Bothell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bothell East (1.4% Native American/Other), and Mill Creek East (1.9% Native American/Other).

Bothell's Multiracial Population

3,189 residents of Bothell, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bothell is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Bothell ranks 239th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bothell's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Bothell's population has decreased from 6.9% to 6.4%.

Bothell is more Multiracial than neighboring Bothell East (4.9% Multiracial), and Woodinville (6.3% Multiracial). Bothell is less Multiracial than neighboring Bothell West (6.6% Multiracial), Kenmore (7.6% Multiracial), and Mill Creek East (6.7% 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.