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Mead

Washington · 7,576 residents · 7.264 sq mi
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Mead has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,582. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $255,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,576
+6%since 2019
from 7,114 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,043 / sq mi
+6%since 2019
from 979 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
−6%since 2019
from 46.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K201020202024Mead
20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,582
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $66,390 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,898
+1%since 2019
from $32,466 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 45.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$255,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $238,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$999
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $996 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 86.5% in 2019
9.7% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+1%since 2019
from 3.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(6,445)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino7%(499)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other2%(144)
Diversity Score21.7%(1,546)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(6,459)
Black0.5%(37)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(373)
Asian1.1%(83)
Other2%(153)
Diversity Score21.3%(1,611)
Diversity Score
21
−2%since 2019
from 22 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 31.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 93.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
−2%since 2019
from 27.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 82.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 59.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 45.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.1% in 2019
Female
48.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.9% in 2019
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mead, Washington?

Mead, Washington has about 7,576 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mead, Washington?

The typical household in Mead, Washington earns about $70,582 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 $255,900, and the typical rent is about $999 a month.

How educated are people in Mead, Washington?

About 32.2% 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 6.3% of people in Mead, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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