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Mesa

Washington · 385 residents · 1.657 sq mi
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Mesa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,000. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,800. At a median age of 27.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

385
−9%since 2000
from 425 in 2000
1990 – 2025
232 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
27.5
+22%since 2000
from 22.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1393004616227831990201020202024Mesa
2024502
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$12,368
−34%since 2000
from $18,882 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
49.2%
+34.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing32.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction32.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance23.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical19%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$90,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$845
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,124
62.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
37.1% rent
1.5
−5%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.6%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino59.3%(252)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.3%(256)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.5%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino76.1%(293)
Asian1.6%(6)
Other1.1%(4)
Diversity Score45.1%(173)
45
−25%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
41.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
3.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
83.3%
+35.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

19.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
64.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 77.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
6.0%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

60.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
39.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
37.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
26.6%
−27.8 ptssince 2013
from 54.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mesa, Washington?

Mesa, Washington has about 385 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mesa, Washington?

The typical household in Mesa, Washington earns about $60,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mesa, Washington expensive?

In Mesa, Washington, the median home is worth about $90,800, and the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in Mesa, Washington?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mesa, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mesa, Washington?

About 49.2% of people in Mesa, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mesa, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Mesa, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 192 residents, a change of about 99 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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