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Mesa, WA
City in Franklin County, Washington.
Population
502
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
303
ZIP codes
0
Mesa and its ZIP codes
Mesa at a glance
- Mesa is about 2.6 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $83,056, 15% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $256,700 (55% below Washington) and median rent is $1,083 a month.
Local data for Mesa, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mesa, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,056
Poverty rate
48.0%
Median home value
$256,700
Median rent
$1,083/mo
Homeownership
48.8%
Bachelor's or higher
9.4%
Median age
16.5
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (432), French Americans (20), Scottish Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Mesa.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,239
37,938 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,535
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$394M
FY 2026, $4,077 per person
How people get to work
Mesa, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mesa, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
255
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 27°F
8.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mesa, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.1%
U.S. 11.1% +14.0 pts
Cities near Mesa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Basin CityCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 3.2 |
| ConnellCity | 8.9 mi | 7.4 |
| HattonTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| OthelloCity | 19 mi | 4.8 |
| KahlotusCity | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| PascoCity | 23 mi | 39 |
| West PascoCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| RichlandCity | 24 mi | 42.5 |
| BurbankCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 7.8 |
| West RichlandCity | 26 mi | 22.1 |
| KennewickCity | 27 mi | 28.5 |
| WardenCity | 27 mi | 3 |
| FinleyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 11.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mesa, WA in?
- Mesa is in Franklin County, Washington.
- What is the population of Mesa, WA?
- About 502 people live in Mesa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mesa?
- Nearby places include Basin City (7.6 mi), Connell (8.9 mi), Hatton (16 mi), Othello (19 mi), Kahlotus (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023