Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mesa, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

502

Median Agei

16.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

86.9%436

White

8.8%44

Asian

3.2%16

Two or More

1.2%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%4

High School Diploma

35.6%57

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%7

Some College (1+ yr)

2.5%4

Associate's Degree

3.8%6

Bachelor's Degree

9.4%15

HS or Higher

58.1%

BA or Higher

9.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$256,700

Median Renti

$1,083

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.8%42

Renter-Occupied

51.2%44

Total Units

Homeownership

48.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.1%3

$50K–$100K

9.5%4

$100K–$150K

7.1%3

$150K–$200K

21.4%9

$200K–$300K

35.7%15

$300K–$500K

2.4%1

$500K–$1M

16.7%7

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

8.1%7

2000–2009

12.8%11

1990–1999

19.8%17

1980–1989

10.5%9

1970–1979

23.3%20

1960–1969

3.5%3

1950–1959

16.3%14

1940–1949

5.8%5

Heating Fuel

Electricity

100%86

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$83,056

Mean Household Incomei

$85,958

Per Capita Incomei

$16,914

Poverty Ratei

48%

Unemploymenti

20.8%

Labor Forcei

168

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%4

$25K–$30K

5.8%5

$45K–$50K

3.5%3

$50K–$60K

11.6%10

$60K–$75K

18.6%16

$75K–$100K

36%31

$125K–$150K

5.8%5

$150K–$200K

14%12

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

11723.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

103

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

133

Avg. Commutei

21.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

133

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

0(0% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.7%Insured

14.3%Uninsured