Washington Gazetteer
Also See Bellevue, WA: ZIP Codes & Maps
The City of Bellevue is the 5th largest city in Washington with a population of 151,847 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Bellevue ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Washington. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Bellevue is located at latitude 47.6104 and longitude -122.2007 in King County. The formal boundaries for the City of Bellevue encompass a land area of 33.48 sq. miles and a water area of 0.25 sq. miles. King County is in the Pacific time zone (GMT -8).
The City of Bellevue has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Washington is one of 20 states where Census County Divisions (CCDs) are used for statistical tracking of subdivisions within each county. The City of Bellevue is located within Seattle East Division of King County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 151,847 (100%) |
| Population Density | 4,536 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 65 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $165,576 |
| Per Capita Income | $97,015 |
| Median Home Value | $1,340,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 66,021 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 32,234 (48.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 29,743 (45.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,044 (6.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 61,977 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Family Households | 39,211 (63.3%) |
The table below compares Bellevue to the other 639 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Washington by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 5 | 99th |
| Population Density | # 29 | 96th |
| Median Household Income | # 36 | 95th |
| Per Capita Income | # 14 | 98th |
| Diversity Index | # 35 | 95th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Washington Census Data Comparison Tool.
Also See: Nearby Hotels | Driving Directions
