Mercer Island, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
25,282
Population
3,963/sq mi density
$202,359
Median Income
$120,120 per capita
$1,884,200
Home Value
$2,257,926 Zillow
$2,464
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
37
Violent Crime/100K
1,253 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$202,359 median income, 2.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$1,884,200 home value, $2,464/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
37 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
78.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
25,282
Census 2023
Population Density
3,963
per square mile
Land Area
6.4
square miles (16.5 km²)
Median Age
45.8 yrs
18% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 22.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 8.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
65.7%
Black
1.4%
Hispanic
2.3%
Asian
22.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 75.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 24% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
75.8%
Spanish
24%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
24.5%
Veterans
4.6%
23% below US avg (6%)
Disability
9.7%
25% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.4%
8% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.6%
81% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.431
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 25,282 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,963 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 45.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.4% |
| Female | 53.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.3% |
| Asian | 22.3% |
Language
| English Only | 75.8% |
| Spanish | 24.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 24.5% |
| Veterans | 4.6% |
| Disability | 9.7% |
| Health Insurance | 98.4% |
| Uninsured | 1.6% |
| Broadband Access | 96.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.431 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |