Bellevue Population 2026

Bellevue has a population of 139,820, making it the #202 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Washington. It is about 63× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bellevue (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

139,820

Rank in United States

#202

Coordinates

47.61°N, 122.20°W

~26 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles

Distance to capital (Washington)

3,727 km

2,314 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Washington

City	Population	Rank in United States
Seattle	780,995	#18
Tri-Cities	244,036	#89
Spokane	229,447	#101
Tacoma	222,906	#105
Vancouver	196,442	#128
Kent	126,952	#229
Everett	108,010	#292
Renton	100,242	#322

Cities near Bellevue

Seattle780,995 people · ~10 km away
Renton100,242 people · ~14 km away
Bainbridge Island23,840 people · ~24 km away
Lynnwood36,997 people · ~25 km away
Kent126,952 people · ~26 km away
Edmonds41,375 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bellevue?

Bellevue has a population of 139,820 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #202 biggest city in United States.

What state is Bellevue in?

Bellevue is located in Washington, United States.

Is Bellevue the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,727 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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