Mercer Island
Mercer Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,904. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $548,300. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 101% more than the Washington median.
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How many people live in Mercer Island, Washington?
Mercer Island, Washington has about 22,036 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Mercer Island, Washington?
The typical household in Mercer Island, Washington earns about $91,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Mercer Island, Washington expensive?
In Mercer Island, Washington, the median home is worth about $548,300, and the typical rent is about $1,014 a month.
How educated are people in Mercer Island, Washington?
About 69.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mercer Island, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Mercer Island, Washington?
About 3.2% of people in Mercer Island, Washington live below the federal poverty line.
Has Mercer Island, Washington grown since 1990?
Yes, Mercer Island, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,220 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024