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Mead

Oklahoma · 227 residents · 0.32 sq mi
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Mead has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,583. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 85% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $65,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
227
+85%since 2000
from 123 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
709 / sq mi
+85%since 2000
from 384 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+31%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
371412453494531990201020202024Mead
2024326
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,583
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,071 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,640
+133%since 2000
from $9,697 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance18.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services13.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,900
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−29.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
49.4% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−20%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(95)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(9)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(147)
Black1.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(19)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other25.7%(58)
Diversity Score64.6%(147)
Diversity Score
65
+771%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
−27%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.9%
+47.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−50.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.1%
−40.2 ptssince 2013
from 65.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mead, Oklahoma?

Mead, Oklahoma has about 227 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mead, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Mead, Oklahoma earns about $59,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mead, Oklahoma expensive?

In Mead, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $65,900, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Mead, Oklahoma?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mead, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mead, Oklahoma?

About 14.7% of people in Mead, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mead, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Mead, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 117 residents, a change of about 106 percent over that period.

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

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