Bellevue is a city located in King County Washington. Bellevue has a 2023 population of 144,755. Bellevue is currently declining at a rate of -1.58% annually and its population has decreased by -4.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 151,839 in 2020.
The average household income in Bellevue is $192,078 with a poverty rate of 6.95%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Bellevue is 37.9 years, 36.1 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
Bellevue is a city located in the state of Washington. It is located in King County, and it is the third most populous city in the Seattle metro area.
Bellevue has one of the largest downtown areas in the state, and it is one of the wealthiest cities, as well. Bellevue has been named as one of the best places to live in the country, and it has also been named as a city that is one of the best for starting a business. Bellevue has also been named as one of the safest cities in the US. It is home to multiple corporate headquarters for companies including T-Mobile and Expedia.
Bellevue’s population continues to grow as it is one of the safest cities in the country, as well as one that holds plenty of job opportunities. Current estimates of the population show that the city’s population is already up by at least 12% since the 2010 US Census, indicating that the population growth won’t be slowing soon.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bellevue was:
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 59,800 | 2.48 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Married | 33,514 | 3.1 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Non Family | 21,009 | 1.32 | 33.7 | 66.3 |
| Female | 3,605 | 3.13 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Male | 1,672 | 3.13 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
52.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.84% of Bellevue residents speak only English, while 44.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 32.57% of the population.
rate
6.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.15%
Male Poverty Rate
7.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bellevue is Hispanic, with 24.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bellevue is Islander, with 1.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.43%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
58.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
29.66%
Born in Bellevue
60.31%
Native Born
40.1%
Foreign Born
23.68%
Non Citizen
16.42%
Naturalized
60.31% of Bellevue residents were born in the United States, with 29.66% having been born in Washington. 23.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 1,000 | -130,564 | 5.64% |
| 1960 | 12,809 | 11,809 | 13.6% |
| 1970 | 61,196 | 48,387 | 16.93% |
| 1980 | 73,903 | 12,707 | 1.9% |
| 1990 | 86,874 | 12,971 | 1.63% |
| 2000 | 109,569 | 22,695 | 2.35% |
| 2010 | 122,363 | ||
| 2011 | 125,312 | 2,949 | 2.41% |
| 2012 | 128,261 | 2,949 | 2.35% |
| 2013 | 131,210 | 2,949 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 134,159 | 2,949 | 2.25% |
| 2015 | 137,108 | 2,949 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 140,057 | 2,949 | 2.15% |
| 2017 | 143,006 | 2,949 | 2.11% |
| 2018 | 145,955 | 2,949 | 2.06% |
| 2019 | 148,904 | 2,949 | 2.02% |
| 2020 | 151,839 | 2,935 | 1.97% |
| 2021 | 149,440 | -2,399 | -1.58% |
| 2022 | 147,079 | -2,361 | -1.58% |
| 2023 | 144,755 | -2,324 | -1.58% |
| 2024 | 142,468 | -2,287 | -1.58% |
| 2025 | 140,217 | -2,251 | -1.58% |
| 2026 | 138,002 | -2,215 | -1.58% |
| 2027 | 135,822 | -2,180 | -1.58% |
| 2028 | 133,676 | -2,146 | -1.58% |
| 2029 | 131,564 | -2,112 | -1.58% |