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Mill Creek, Washington Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Mill Creek, Washington is 20,846 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 72nd-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $121,578, the median home value is $836,300, and the median age is 38.8.

The population has grown 14.9% since 2010 (18,267 → 20,993).

20,846

Population

4489

People / sq mi

$121,578

Median Income

$836,300

Median Home Value

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Mill Creek covers 4.6 sq mi of land at 4489 people per square mile.

About Mill Creek, WA

Remote work is unusually prominent in Mill Creek: 27.4% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. With 20,846 residents, Mill Creek is a city in Washington.

Households take in a median $121,578, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 4.7%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $836,300, with typical rent around $2,197.

College attainment is above the local norm at 53.7%, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 27.4% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.

The remote-work concentration is telling in Mill Creek — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.

Mill Creek city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Mill Creek city had a population of 18,267 in 2010 and 20,993 in 2024, a 14.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 21,023 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 1.01%.

2021 · 21K20102024
Mill Creek city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

20,993

Population (2024)

18,267

Population (2010)

21,023

Peak (2021)

1.01%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201018,267
201118,395
201218,600
201318,684
201419,068
201519,866
201620,155
201720,874
201820,977
201920,897
202020,912
202121,023
202220,938
202320,933
202420,993

Race & Ethnicity

White64.0%
Black or African American4.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$121,578

Median Household Income

$63,591

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$836,300

Median Home Value

$2,197

Median Rent

59.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

96.3%

High School+

53.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

4.8%

Drive Alone

57.8%

Public Transit

27.4%

Work From Home

32.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

28.6%

Foreign Born

73.7%

Non-English at Home

4.9%

Veterans

9.6%

With Disability

97.0%

Health Insurance

98.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate22.4%
Professional, Scientific & Management20.1%
Manufacturing12.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.0%
Information6.5%
Transportation & Warehousing3.5%
Public Administration3.4%
Construction3.3%
Retail Trade3.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.0%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mill Creek, Washington has a population of 20,846 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 72nd-largest city in Washington.

The median household income in Mill Creek, Washington is $121,578, with 4.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Mill Creek, Washington is $836,300, with median monthly rent at $2,197 and a homeownership rate of 59.8%.

The median age in Mill Creek, Washington is 38.8 years. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

The population has grown 14.9% since 2010 (18,267 → 20,993).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.