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
| White | 46.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 Estate | 24.6% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 17.5% |
| Manufacturing | 11.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.3% |
| Information | 6.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 4.9% |
| Public Administration | 4.3% |
| Construction | 4.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.8% |
| Retail Trade | 2.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.7% |
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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.