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Mead

Washington · 7,275 residents · 7.264 sq mi
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Mead has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $199,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,275
+5%vs 2011
vs 6,921 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,002 / sq mi
+5%vs 2011
vs 953 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
−2%vs 2011
vs 42.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $57,125 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,734
−4%vs 2011
vs $28,929 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.417 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $206,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $853 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−28.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.6% in 2011
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.9%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
−4%vs 2011
vs 3.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(6,607)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(179)
Asian0.6%(40)
Other1.4%(95)
Diversity Score11%(759)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(6,740)
Black0.5%(35)
Hispanic / Latino3%(215)
Asian0.5%(33)
Other2.1%(149)
Diversity Score14.4%(1,051)
Diversity Score
14
+32%vs 2011
vs 11 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
−4%vs 2011
vs 25.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.4% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.8% in 2011
Female
53.6%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.2% in 2011
Foreign born
4.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mead, Washington?

Mead, Washington has about 7,275 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mead, Washington?

The typical household in Mead, Washington earns about $57,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mead, Washington expensive?

In Mead, Washington, the median home is worth about $199,500, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Mead, Washington?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mead, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mead, Washington?

About 6.2% of people in Mead, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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