Mercer Island, WA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Mercer Island increased by 2,673. In this period, the peak population was 25,906 in the year 2018. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 22,069 | - | - |
| 2001 | 22,281 | 212 | 0.96% |
| 2002 | 22,253 | -28 | -0.13% |
| 2003 | 22,279 | 26 | 0.12% |
| 2004 | 22,182 | -97 | -0.44% |
| 2005 | 22,914 | 732 | 3.30% |
| 2006 | 23,460 | 546 | 2.38% |
| 2007 | 23,795 | 335 | 1.43% |
| 2008 | 24,332 | 537 | 2.26% |
| 2009 | 24,603 | 271 | 1.11% |
| 2010 | 22,770 | -1,833 | -7.45% |
| 2011 | 23,545 | 775 | 3.40% |
| 2012 | 24,061 | 516 | 2.19% |
| 2013 | 24,445 | 384 | 1.60% |
| 2014 | 24,756 | 311 | 1.27% |
| 2015 | 25,383 | 627 | 2.53% |
| 2016 | 25,623 | 240 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 25,756 | 133 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 25,906 | 150 | 0.58% |
| 2019 | 25,877 | -29 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 25,747 | -130 | -0.50% |
| 2021 | 25,345 | -402 | -1.56% |
| 2022 | 25,026 | -319 | -1.26% |
| 2023 | 24,742 | -284 | -1.13% |
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Mercer Island, WA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Mercer Island's population increased by 701 (3.18%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Mercer Island's population increased by 2,977 (13.07%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Mercer Island's population decreased by 1,005 (3.90%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Mercer Island's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 24,742.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mercer Island's population peaked in year 2018 at 25,906.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mercer Island's population was lowest in year 2000 at 22,069.
Mercer Island, WA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Mercer Island grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Mercer Island had an average annual population growth rate of 0.53% per year. Overall the population grew 12.11% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Mercer Island annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.53% per year.
From 2010 to 2011 Mercer Island population grew the most, with an increase of 775 people (a 3.40% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Mercer Island population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,833 people (a 7.45% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Mercer Island, WA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Mercer Island's population decreased by 603 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 319 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 284 (1.13%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Mercer Island, WA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Mercer Island increased by 297 (1.21%). The population was highest at 25,906 in the year 2018 and lowest at 24,742 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.13%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)