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Mead

Colorado · 7,042 residents (2025 est.) · 15.037 sq mi
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#58Lowest poverty rateof 6,8231.4%#126Fastest growingof 6,811+23.8%#215Highest homeownership rateof 6,82393.7%
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Mead is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,357. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,902 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $585,100. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,919
+193%since 2000
from 2,017 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
394 / sq mi
+92%since 2009
from 205 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+9%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,042 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
02K3K5K6K1990201020202024Mead
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.7%(219)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.8%(400)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1412.6%(746)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1911.6%(686)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.4%(202)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.6%(568)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4417.5%(1,035)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.2%(664)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.7%(812)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.1%(364)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.6%(216)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.1%(7)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,357
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,298 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,247
+56%since 2000
from $31,483 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
−10%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$585,100
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $231,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,275
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $958 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
6.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+52%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
73
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,844)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(140)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(4,134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.9%(1,535)
Asian2%(120)
Other2.2%(130)
Diversity Score
56
+142%since 2009
from 23 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican19.3%(1,142)
Peruvian2.5%(147)
Colombian1.4%(80)
Asian origin
Thai0.6%(35)
Pakistani0.4%(26)
Japanese0.4%(25)
Asian Indian0.3%(15)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German13.5%(801)
English10.5%(621)
Irish8.1%(478)
Dutch6.4%(377)
American5.4%(321)
Italian3.9%(232)
Norwegian3.6%(215)
Swedish2.7%(160)
Polish2.5%(148)
Scottish1.9%(112)
Danish1.8%(108)
Czech1.3%(79)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.9%(56)
French0.7%(42)
Belgian0.6%(37)
Russian0.5%(28)
Welsh0.3%(19)
Slovak0.2%(12)
Arab0.2%(11)
Lebanese0.2%(11)
Finnish0.2%(11)
Hungarian0.1%(8)
Austrian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.3%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+60%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.1%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2017
from 90.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2016
from 93.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.2%(689)
Married59.4%(1,503)
Widowed1.2%(31)
Divorced12.1%(307)
Women 15+
Never married18.1%(366)
Married67.8%(1,372)
Widowed4.2%(84)
Divorced10%(202)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mead, Colorado?

Mead, Colorado has about 5,919 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mead, Colorado?

The typical household in Mead, Colorado earns about $125,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mead, Colorado expensive?

In Mead, Colorado, the median home is worth about $585,100, and the typical rent is about $1,275 a month.

How educated are people in Mead, Colorado?

About 50.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mead, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mead, Colorado?

About 1.4% of people in Mead, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mead, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Mead, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,431 residents, a change of about 1113 percent over that period.

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