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Mill Creek East, Washington Population 2026

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

The population of Mill Creek East, Washington is 25,461 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 50th-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $183,466, the median home value is $840,100, and the median age is 35.5.

25,461

Population

5723

People / sq mi

$183,466

Median Income

$840,100

Median Home Value

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Mill Creek East covers 4.4 sq mi of land at 5723 people per square mile.

About Mill Creek East, WA

What sets Mill Creek East apart is money: median household income runs $183,466, above the US median of $78,538. Mill Creek East is a city in Washington with a population of 25,461. It ranks #50 among cities in Washington by population.

Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $183,466, putting Mill Creek East near the top of US cities. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US cities, at 2.2% — below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $840,100, with typical rent around $3,013.

Mill Creek East is among the best-educated US cities: 64.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 28.0% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 36 minutes each way.

Taken together, the income and housing figures place Mill Creek East firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.

Race & Ethnicity

White46.8%
Black or African American3.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$183,466

Median Household Income

$63,245

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$840,100

Median Home Value

$3,013

Median Rent

83.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

96.7%

High School+

64.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

4.0%

Drive Alone

56.9%

Public Transit

28.0%

Work From Home

35.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

25.9%

Foreign Born

59.6%

Non-English at Home

4.2%

Veterans

6.8%

With Disability

95.9%

Health Insurance

99.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate24.6%
Professional, Scientific & Management17.5%
Manufacturing11.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.3%
Information6.3%
Transportation & Warehousing4.9%
Public Administration4.3%
Construction4.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.8%
Retail Trade2.6%
Agriculture & Mining0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mill Creek East, Washington has a population of 25,461 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 50th-largest city in Washington.

The median household income in Mill Creek East, Washington is $183,466, with 2.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Mill Creek East, Washington is $840,100, with median monthly rent at $3,013 and a homeownership rate of 83.1%.

The median age in Mill Creek East, Washington is 35.5 years. The population is 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

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

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