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Mercer Island

Washington · 25,748 residents · 6.383 sq mi
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Mercer Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $150,506. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,386,300. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 95% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,748
+17%since 2000
from 22,036 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,034 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 3,452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K22K23K25K26K1990201020202024Mercer Island
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$150,506
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,904 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$95,368
+77%since 2000
from $53,799 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,386,300
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $548,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,166
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,014 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
32.4% rent
Afford Score
9.2
+54%since 2000
from 6.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(18,249)
Black1.1%(250)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(410)
Asian11.8%(2,607)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.2%(7,312)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(16,383)
Black1.1%(275)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(1,175)
Asian22.9%(5,908)
Other6.5%(1,685)
Diversity Score65.5%(16,871)
Diversity Score
66
+97%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
37.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+94%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.2%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
22.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mercer Island, Washington?

Mercer Island, Washington has about 25,748 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mercer Island, Washington?

The typical household in Mercer Island, Washington earns about $150,506 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 $1,386,300, and the typical rent is about $2,166 a month.

How educated are people in Mercer Island, Washington?

About 76.2% 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 5.3% 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 4,932 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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