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Mead

Nebraska · 564 residents · 0.609 sq mi
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Mead is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,339. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $81,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

564
+10%since 1990
from 512 in 1990
1990 – 2025
926 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 841 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.5
+21%since 1990
from 28.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4164765355946541990201020202024Mead
2024607
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,339
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,077 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,654
+65%since 1990
from $10,711 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.7%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,700
+56%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$458
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $344 in 1990
US average: $602
76.4%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
23.6% rent
1.6
+13%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(504)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(25)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(549)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score5.7%(32)
6
+18%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.8%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 84.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−31%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mead, Nebraska?

Mead, Nebraska has about 564 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mead, Nebraska?

The typical household in Mead, Nebraska earns about $51,339 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mead, Nebraska expensive?

In Mead, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $81,700, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Mead, Nebraska?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mead, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mead, Nebraska?

About 2.7% of people in Mead, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mead, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Mead, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 52 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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