Mead, CO

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Mead Overview

5,110
TOTAL POPULATION
2,555
MALE POPULATION
2,555
FEMALE POPULATION
100.00
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$46,763
PER CAPITA INCOME
$134,205
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$120,532
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
13.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
86.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,902
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
75.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Mead Zip Codes

Mead Area Codes

Race in Mead

The most populous races in Mead are White / Caucasian (4,133 | 80.9%), Hispanic or Latino (925 | 18.1%), and Two or more Races (426 | 8.3%).
Race in Mead
Race# Population% Population
Asian1142.2%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino92518.1%
Native / Alaskan2064.0%
White / Caucasian4,13380.9%
Two or more Races4268.3%
Some other Race2314.5%
Total5,110100.0%

Ancestry in Mead

The most populous ancestries reported in Mead are German (800 | 15.7%), Mexican (621 | 12.1%), English (587 | 11.5%), American (477 | 9.3%), and Irish (419 | 8.2%), together accounting for 56.8% of all Mead residents.
Ancestry in Mead
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan160.3%
American4779.3%
Arab180.4%
Austrian150.3%
Bhutanese771.5%
Burmese190.4%
Central American1773.5%
Czech430.8%
Czechoslovakian80.2%
Danish681.3%
Dutch3917.6%
Eastern European571.1%
English58711.5%
European400.8%
Finnish100.2%
French110.2%
French Canadian200.4%
German80015.7%
Guamanian / Chamorro370.7%
Guatemalan1773.5%
Hungarian160.3%
Irish4198.2%
Italian2194.3%
Kiowa571.1%
Lebanese180.4%
Mexican62112.1%
Mexican American Indian2064.0%
Native Hawaiian80.2%
Norwegian2795.5%
Pakistani110.2%
Polish611.2%
Russian140.3%
Scandinavian320.6%
Scotch-Irish350.7%
Scottish100.2%
Spanish571.1%
Swedish1342.6%
Thai140.3%
Welsh150.3%
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Immigrants in Mead

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Mead came from Central America (163 | 3.2%), Latin America (163 | 3.2%), Guatemala (108 | 2.1%), Asia (87 | 1.7%), and Mexico (55 | 1.1%), together accounting for 11.3% of all Mead residents.
Immigrants in Mead
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan160.3%
Asia871.7%
Central America1633.2%
Denmark140.3%
Europe240.5%
Guatemala1082.1%
Latin America1633.2%
Mexico551.1%
Northern Europe240.5%
Pakistan330.6%
South Central Asia491.0%
South Eastern Asia110.2%
Syria270.5%
Thailand110.2%
Western Asia270.5%
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Sex and Age in Mead

Sex and Age in Mead

The most populous age groups in Mead are 15 to 19 Years (453 | 17.7%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (438 | 17.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Mead
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years131 (5.1%)110 (4.3%)
5 to 9 Years122 (4.8%)158 (6.2%)
10 to 14 Years132 (5.2%)438 (17.1%)
15 to 19 Years453 (17.7%)182 (7.1%)
20 to 24 Years93 (3.6%)45 (1.8%)
25 to 29 Years50 (2.0%)136 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Years137 (5.4%)137 (5.4%)
35 to 39 Years236 (9.2%)244 (9.6%)
40 to 44 Years180 (7.0%)170 (6.7%)
45 to 49 Years241 (9.4%)148 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years110 (4.3%)156 (6.1%)
55 to 59 Years280 (11.0%)161 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years158 (6.2%)204 (8.0%)
65 to 69 Years136 (5.3%)71 (2.8%)
70 to 74 Years96 (3.8%)59 (2.3%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)17 (0.7%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)119 (4.7%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,555 (100.0%)2,555 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Mead

Median Family Size in Mead

The median family size in Mead is 3.63 persons per family, with single male/father families (62 | 4.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.39 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (71 | 5.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.56 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Mead
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,143 (89.6%)3.60
Single Male/Father62 (4.9%)5.39
Single Female/Mother71 (5.6%)2.56
Total Families1,276 (100.0%)3.63

Median Household Size in Mead

The median household size in Mead is 3.05 persons per household, with single male/father households (62 | 3.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.39 persons per household. non-family households (401 | 23.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.12 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Mead
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,143 (68.2%)3.60
Single Male/Father62 (3.7%)5.39
Single Female/Mother71 (4.2%)3.04
Non-family401 (23.9%)1.12
Total Households1,677 (100.0%)3.05

Household Size by Marriage Status in Mead

Out of a total of 1,677 households in Mead, 1,276 (76.1%) are family households, while 401 (23.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 452, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 352.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Mead
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-352 (21.0%)
2-Person Households354 (21.1%)49 (2.9%)
3-Person Households269 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households452 (27.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households183 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households18 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,276 (76.1%)401 (23.9%)

Female Fertility in Mead

Fertility by Age in Mead

Average fertility rate in Mead is 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 91.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 58.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Mead
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years29 (42.0%)91.0
35 to 50 years40 (58.0%)67.0
Total69 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mead

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mead
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Mead

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Mead
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma29 (42.0%)158.0
College or Associate's Degree24 (34.8%)87.0
Bachelor's Degree16 (23.2%)67.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total69 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mead

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mead
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Mead

Income Overview in Mead

Per Capita Income in Mead is $46,763, while median incomes of families and households are $134,205 and $120,532 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,110$46,763
Median Family Income1,276$134,205
Mean Family Income1,276$160,212
Median Household Income1,677$120,532
Mean Household Income1,677$136,866
Income Deficit1,276$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,11013.19%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,11086.81¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,1100.37

Earnings by Sex in Mead

Average Earnings in Mead are $58,239, $58,925 for men and $51,154 for women, a difference of 13.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Mead
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,725 (55.7%)$58,925
Female1,370 (44.3%)$51,154
Total3,095 (100.0%)$58,239

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mead

The most common earnings brackets in Mead are $100,000+ for men (470 | 27.3%) and $100,000+ for women (233 | 17.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mead
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less22 (1.3%)109 (8.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999290 (16.8%)93 (6.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49932 (1.9%)23 (1.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)42 (3.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)35 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49923 (1.3%)23 (1.7%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)25 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)119 (8.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99915 (0.9%)12 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99951 (3.0%)69 (5.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99963 (3.6%)51 (3.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99946 (2.7%)8 (0.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99992 (5.3%)47 (3.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99942 (2.4%)17 (1.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99975 (4.3%)44 (3.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999225 (13.0%)123 (9.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999104 (6.0%)88 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999175 (10.1%)209 (15.3%)
$100,000+470 (27.3%)233 (17.0%)
Total1,725 (100.0%)1,370 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mead

Average earnings in Mead are $70,859 for men and $60,296 for women, a difference of 14.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $100,714, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $54,850. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $82,411, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $47,721.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mead
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$60,500$0
High School Diploma$54,850$47,721
College or Associate's Degree$84,306$0
Bachelor's Degree$79,963$63,352
Graduate Degree$100,714$82,411
Total$70,859$60,296

Family Income in Mead

Family Income Brackets in Mead

According to the Mead family income data, there are 397 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 31.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Mead
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000342.7%
$10,000 to $14,999131.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,999574.5%
$50,000 to $74,99916312.8%
$75,000 to $99,999574.5%
$100,000 to $149,99938229.9%
$150,000 to $199,99917213.5%
$200,000+39731.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mead

4-person families (435 | 34.1%) account for the highest median family income in Mead with $182,434 per family, while 2-person families (367 | 28.8%) have the highest median income of $63,042 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mead
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families367 (28.8%)$126,083
3-Person Families273 (21.4%)$0
4-Person Families435 (34.1%)$182,434
5-Person Families183 (14.3%)$0
6-Person Families18 (1.4%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,276 (100.0%)$134,205

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mead

The median family income in Mead is $134,205, with families comprising 3+ earners (289) having the highest median family income of $215,885, while families with 1 earner (199) have the lowest median family income of $69,635, accounting for 22.7% and 15.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Mead
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners73 (5.7%)$121,417
1 Earner199 (15.6%)$69,635
2 Earners715 (56.0%)$133,589
3+ Earners289 (22.7%)$215,885
Total1,276 (100.0%)$134,205

Household Income in Mead

Household Income Brackets in Mead

With 434 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Mead, accounting for 25.9% of all households. In contrast, only 15 households (0.9%) fall into the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Mead
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000352.1%
$10,000 to $14,999271.6%
$15,000 to $24,999150.9%
$25,000 to $34,999291.7%
$35,000 to $49,9991649.8%
$50,000 to $74,99926215.6%
$75,000 to $99,9991368.1%
$100,000 to $149,99943425.9%
$150,000 to $199,99917310.3%
$200,000+40224.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Mead

The median household income in Mead is $120,532, with the highest median household income of $134,906 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 753 households (44.9%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Mead
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years571 (34.1%)$121,927
45 to 64 Years753 (44.9%)$134,906
65+ Years353 (21.0%)$0
Total1,677 (100.0%)$120,532

Poverty in Mead

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mead

With 5.2% poverty level for males and 2.1% for females among the residents of Mead, 12 to 14 year old males and 65 to 74 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 19 males (48.7%) and 12 females (9.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mead
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)22 (8.2%)
12 to 14 Years19 (48.7%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years20 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years12 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years34 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years34 (7.8%)20 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years14 (6.0%)12 (9.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total133 (5.2%)54 (2.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mead

According to the poverty statistics in Mead, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mead
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years131 (100.0%)110 (100.0%)
5 Years24 (100.0%)20 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years191 (100.0%)248 (91.8%)
12 to 14 Years20 (51.3%)306 (100.0%)
15 Years130 (86.7%)10 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years224 (100.0%)151 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years160 (93.0%)66 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years187 (100.0%)273 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years382 (91.8%)414 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years351 (100.0%)304 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years404 (92.2%)345 (94.5%)
65 to 74 Years218 (94.0%)118 (90.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)136 (100.0%)
Total2,422 (94.8%)2,501 (97.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mead

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Mead show that 3.1% or 35 of the total 1,143 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 30.9%, comprising of 21 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mead
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children406 (96.7%)14 (3.3%)
1 or 2 Children655 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children47 (69.1%)21 (30.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,108 (96.9%)35 (3.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mead

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mead
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mead

The poverty data for Mead shows that 35 of the married-couple family households (3.1%) and 13 of the single-parent households (9.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (30.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 household (48.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mead
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children14 (3.3%)13 (48.1%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children21 (30.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total35 (3.1%)13 (9.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Mead

Employment by Class of Employer in Mead

Among the 2,785 employed individuals in Mead, private company employees (2,004 | 72.0%), not-for-profit organizations (328 | 11.8%), and self-employed (incorporated) (142 | 5.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Mead
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,00472.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1425.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1415.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations32811.8%
Local Government Employees1274.6%
State Government Employees140.5%
Federal Government Employees291.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,785100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Mead

According to the labor force statistics for Mead, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,859), 75.2% or 2,902 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.6% or 75 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 95.3% or 624 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.6% or 28 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Mead
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years305 (64.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years124 (89.9%)28 (22.6%)
25 to 29 Years154 (82.8%)19 (12.3%)
30 to 34 Years228 (83.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years788 (94.9%)14 (1.8%)
45 to 54 Years624 (95.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years342 (77.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years137 (37.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years82 (22.7%)15 (18.3%)
75 Years and over119 (87.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,902 (75.2%)75 (2.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mead

According to labor force statistics for Mead, 82.7% of individuals (2,273) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,748) are in the labor force, with 1.5% or 34 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.4% or 1,063 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.2% or 14 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mead
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School145 (57.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma432 (83.4%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree633 (84.5%)16 (2.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,063 (86.4%)22 (1.8%)
Total2,273 (82.7%)41 (1.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Mead

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mead are Management (373 | 13.2%), Community & Social Service (276 | 9.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (269 | 9.5%), Business & Financial (246 | 8.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (200 | 7.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Mead

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mead, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Management (65.4%), and Health Technologists (61.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (76.5%), and Community & Social Service (73.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Mead
OccupationMaleFemale
Management244 (65.4%)129 (34.6%)
Business & Financial83 (33.7%)163 (66.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science141 (52.4%)128 (47.6%)
Computers & Mathematics72 (58.5%)51 (41.5%)
Architecture & Engineering51 (39.8%)77 (60.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 74 (26.8%)202 (73.2%)
Education, Arts & Media27 (60.0%)18 (40.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library47 (23.5%)153 (76.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating43 (30.1%)100 (69.9%)
Health Technologists43 (61.4%)27 (38.6%)
Total (Category)585 (44.8%)722 (55.2%)
Total (Overall)1,600 (56.6%)1,227 (43.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Mead are Food Preparation & Serving (182 | 6.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (48 | 1.7%), Security & Protection (38 | 1.3%), Healthcare Support (26 | 0.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (22 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations in Mead

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Mead, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (92.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (62.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Mead
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Security & Protection16 (42.1%)22 (57.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving168 (92.3%)14 (7.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance30 (62.5%)18 (37.5%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total (Category)214 (69.9%)92 (30.1%)
Total (Overall)1,600 (56.6%)1,227 (43.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Mead are Office & Administration (381 | 13.5%), and Sales & Related (155 | 5.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Mead

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Mead
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related69 (44.5%)86 (55.5%)
Office & Administration81 (21.3%)300 (78.7%)
Total (Category)150 (28.0%)386 (72.0%)
Total (Overall)1,600 (56.6%)1,227 (43.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Mead are Construction & Extraction (228 | 8.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (112 | 4.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Mead

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Mead
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction228 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair92 (82.1%)20 (17.9%)
Total (Category)320 (94.1%)20 (5.9%)
Total (Overall)1,600 (56.6%)1,227 (43.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Mead are Transportation (132 | 4.7%), Production (127 | 4.5%), and Material Moving (79 | 2.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Mead

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Mead
OccupationMaleFemale
Production120 (94.5%)7 (5.5%)
Transportation132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)331 (97.9%)7 (2.1%)
Total (Overall)1,600 (56.6%)1,227 (43.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Mead

Employment Industries in Mead

The major employment industries in Mead include Construction (490 | 17.3%), Manufacturing (412 | 14.6%), Professional & Scientific (274 | 9.7%), Retail Trade (261 | 9.2%), and Accommodation & Food Services (235 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries in Mead

Employment Industries by Sex in Mead

The Mead industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Mead
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction417 (85.1%)73 (14.9%)
Manufacturing233 (56.6%)179 (43.4%)
Wholesale Trade21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade130 (49.8%)131 (50.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities65 (61.9%)40 (38.1%)
Information0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance57 (46.7%)65 (53.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific170 (62.0%)104 (38.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support61 (60.4%)40 (39.6%)
Educational Services14 (8.1%)158 (91.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance56 (34.8%)105 (65.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services203 (86.4%)32 (13.6%)
Public Administration16 (28.6%)40 (71.4%)
Total1,600 (56.6%)1,227 (43.4%)

Education in Mead

School Enrollment in Mead

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,675 students in Mead are high school (582 | 34.7%), middle school (503 | 30.0%), and elementary school (335 | 20.0%).
School Enrollment in Mead
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1247.4%
Kindergarten201.2%
Elementary School33520.0%
Middle School50330.0%
High School58234.7%
College / Undergraduate1116.6%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total1,675100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mead

Out of a total of 1,675 students who are enrolled in schools in Mead, 375 (22.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,300 (77.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 31 (31.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 16 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mead
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds87 (87.0%)13 (13.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old265 (94.6%)15 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds416 (73.0%)154 (27.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds386 (72.2%)149 (27.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds69 (69.0%)31 (31.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds32 (69.6%)14 (30.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,300 (77.6%)375 (22.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mead

Business (443 | 30.7%), engineering (222 | 15.4%), computers & mathematics (138 | 9.6%), education (120 | 8.3%), and liberal arts & history (89 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 1,445 individuals in Mead who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mead
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1389.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural725.0%
Physical & Health Sciences513.5%
Psychology110.8%
Social Sciences312.1%
Engineering22215.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology735.1%
Business44330.7%
Education1208.3%
Literature & Languages624.3%
Liberal Arts & History896.2%
Visual & Performing Arts725.0%
Communications171.2%
Arts & Humanities443.0%
Total1,445100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Mead

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mead

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Mead are males with 3 vehicles (522, accounting for 33.0%) and females with 3 vehicles (353, making up 43.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mead
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle46 (2.9%)17 (1.4%)
1 Vehicle129 (8.1%)207 (17.2%)
2 Vehicles491 (31.0%)315 (26.2%)
3 Vehicles522 (33.0%)353 (29.4%)
4 Vehicles248 (15.7%)203 (16.9%)
5 or more Vehicles148 (9.3%)106 (8.8%)
Total1,584 (100.0%)1,201 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Mead

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Mead are 20 to 24 minutes (754 commuters, 33.3%), 30 to 34 minutes (371 commuters, 16.4%), and 15 to 19 minutes (295 commuters, 13.0%).
Commute Time in Mead
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes130.6%
5 to 9 Minutes1004.4%
10 to 14 Minutes1024.5%
15 to 19 Minutes29513.0%
20 to 24 Minutes75433.3%
25 to 29 Minutes231.0%
30 to 34 Minutes37116.4%
35 to 39 Minutes893.9%
40 to 44 Minutes883.9%
45 to 59 Minutes25011.0%
60 to 89 Minutes1265.6%
90 or more Minutes562.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Mead

The most common commute times in Mead are 20 to 24 minutes (430 commuters, 29.5%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (324 commuters, 40.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Mead
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes13 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes34 (2.3%)66 (8.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes46 (3.2%)56 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes231 (15.9%)64 (7.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes430 (29.5%)324 (40.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes8 (0.5%)15 (1.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes288 (19.8%)83 (10.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes73 (5.0%)16 (2.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes64 (4.4%)24 (3.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes138 (9.5%)112 (13.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes94 (6.5%)32 (4.0%)
90 or more Minutes38 (2.6%)18 (2.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mead

The most frequent times of departure to work in Mead are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (294, 20.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (209, 25.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mead
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM93 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM85 (5.8%)10 (1.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM96 (6.6%)24 (3.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM181 (12.4%)18 (2.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM164 (11.3%)107 (13.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM294 (20.2%)154 (19.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM118 (8.1%)209 (25.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM44 (3.0%)32 (4.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM34 (2.3%)68 (8.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM109 (7.5%)89 (11.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM172 (11.8%)12 (1.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM48 (3.3%)34 (4.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM19 (1.3%)53 (6.5%)
Total1,457 (100.0%)810 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Mead

Occupancy by Ownership in Mead

Of the total 1,677 dwellings in Mead, owner-occupied units account for 1,564 (93.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 113 (6.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Mead
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,56493.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1136.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,677100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Mead

Occupancy by Household Size in Mead
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household35221.0%
2-Person Household40324.0%
3-Person Household26916.0%
4+ Person Household65338.9%
Total Housing Units1,677100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mead

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mead
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household318 (90.3%)34 (9.7%)
2-Person Household362 (89.8%)41 (10.2%)
3-Person Household269 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household615 (94.2%)38 (5.8%)
Total Housing Units1,564 (93.3%)113 (6.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mead

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mead
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School40 (54.0%)34 (46.0%)
High School Diploma222 (92.9%)17 (7.1%)
College/Associate Degree562 (97.9%)12 (2.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher740 (93.7%)50 (6.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mead

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mead
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years20912.5%
35 to 44 Years36221.6%
45 to 54 Years34420.5%
55 to 64 Years40924.4%
65 to 74 Years21712.9%
75 to 84 Years1368.1%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total1,677100.0%

Housing Finances in Mead

Median Income by Occupancy in Mead

Median Income by Occupancy in Mead
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,564 (93.3%)$121,695
Renter-Occupied113 (6.7%)$0
Average1,677 (100.0%)$120,532

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mead

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mead
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99914 (0.9%)21 (18.6%)
$10,000 to $14,99914 (0.9%)13 (11.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99915 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99929 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999153 (9.8%)12 (10.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999244 (15.6%)17 (15.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999102 (6.5%)34 (30.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999418 (26.7%)16 (14.2%)
$150,000 or more575 (36.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,564 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mead

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mead
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49933 (2.1%)17 (15.0%)
$500 to $799241 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $999104 (6.7%)55 (48.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499264 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999164 (10.5%)12 (10.6%)
$2,000 to $2,499376 (24.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999168 (10.7%)29 (25.7%)
$3,000 or more214 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,564 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Mead

Housing Structures in Mead

Housing Structures in Mead
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,49088.8%
Single Unit, Attached1539.1%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments342.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total1,677100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mead

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mead
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,411 (94.7%)79 (5.3%)
Single Unit, Attached153 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,564 (93.3%)113 (6.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mead

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mead
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms153 (9.8%)34 (30.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms281 (18.0%)29 (25.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms325 (20.8%)33 (29.2%)
8 or more Rooms805 (51.5%)17 (15.0%)
Total1,564 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mead

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mead
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,424 (91.0%)96 (85.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas19 (1.2%)17 (15.0%)
Electricity121 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,564 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Mead

Household Vehicle Usage in Mead
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle32 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle328 (21.0%)55 (48.7%)
2 Vehicles448 (28.6%)16 (14.2%)
3 or more Vehicles756 (48.3%)42 (37.2%)
Total1,564 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Mead

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Mead

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2961,268
Median Property Value$493,600$471,700
Median Household Income$95,833$507
Monthly Housing Costs$666$214
Real Estate Taxes$3,000$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mead

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mead
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)29 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)7 (0.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99911 (3.7%)126 (9.9%)
$300,000 to $499,999143 (48.3%)569 (44.9%)
$500,000 to $749,99978 (26.4%)292 (23.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99941 (13.9%)133 (10.5%)
$1,000,000 or more23 (7.8%)112 (8.8%)
Total296 (100.0%)1,268 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mead

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mead
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)71 (5.6%)
$10,000 to $24,99915 (5.1%)14 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99912 (4.1%)14 (1.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9995 (1.7%)17 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99995 (32.1%)148 (11.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99933 (11.2%)149 (11.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99968 (23.0%)69 (5.4%)
$150,000 or more68 (23.0%)350 (27.6%)
Total296 (100.0%)1,268 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mead

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mead
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x22 (7.4%)132,803 (10,473.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x27 (9.1%)78 (6.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x53 (17.9%)341 (26.9%)
4.0x or more194 (65.5%)196 (15.5%)
Total296 (100.0%)1,268 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mead

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mead
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49934 (11.5%)149 (11.7%)
$800 to $1,499262 (88.5%)172 (13.6%)
Total296 (100.0%)1,268 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Mead

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mead

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mead
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years285 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,372 (97.8%)31 (2.2%)
19 to 25 Years154 (74.8%)52 (25.2%)
26 to 34 Years384 (89.3%)46 (10.7%)
35 to 44 Years688 (82.9%)142 (17.1%)
45 to 54 Years617 (94.2%)38 (5.8%)
55 to 64 Years662 (82.4%)141 (17.6%)
65 to 74 Years325 (89.8%)37 (10.2%)
75 Years and older136 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,623 (90.5%)487 (9.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mead

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mead
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born285 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,372 (97.8%)31 (2.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen154 (74.8%)52 (25.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mead

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mead
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000141 (77.5%)41 (22.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999194 (77.0%)58 (23.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999794 (88.7%)101 (11.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999250 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over3,244 (91.9%)287 (8.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mead

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mead
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 685 (29.8%)221 (77.5%)
6 to 18 Years178 (12.7%)1,246 (88.8%)
19 to 25 Years27 (13.1%)154 (74.8%)
25 to 34 Years31 (7.2%)353 (82.1%)
35 to 44 Years34 (4.1%)654 (78.8%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)617 (94.2%)
55 to 64 Years96 (12.0%)613 (76.3%)
65 to 74 Years279 (77.1%)246 (68.0%)
75 Years and over136 (100.0%)17 (12.5%)
Total866 (17.0%)4,121 (80.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mead

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mead
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years20 (3.2%)10 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years38 (10.6%)15 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years125 (10.4%)55 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years59 (25.4%)50 (38.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Mead

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Mead: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years23 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years29 (12.5%)40 (30.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Mead: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Mead: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years20 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years38 (10.6%)15 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years81 (6.7%)20 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Mead: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years20 (3.2%)10 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)15 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)35 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years15 (6.5%)10 (7.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Mead: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years20 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)15 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years21 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Mead

Computing Device Access in Mead

Computing Device Access in Mead
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,39883.4%
Smartphone1,61096.0%
Tablet1,22773.2%
No Computing Device674.0%
Total1,677100.0%

Internet Access in Mead

Internet Access in Mead
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,41184.1%
Cellular Data Only492.9%
Satellite Internet23013.7%
No Internet1197.1%
Total1,677100.0%

Mead Summary

Mead is a small town located in Weld County, Colorado, United States. It is situated in the northern part of the state, approximately 30 miles northeast of Denver. The town was founded in 1887 and has a population of approximately 5,000 people.

Geography

Mead is located in the northern part of Weld County, Colorado, approximately 30 miles northeast of Denver. The town is situated in the South Platte River Valley, which is surrounded by rolling hills and plains. The town is located at an elevation of 5,000 feet above sea level. The climate in Mead is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters.

Economy

Mead’s economy is largely based on agriculture and ranching. The town is home to several large farms and ranches, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, wheat, and hay. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Mead was 5,000. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in Mead was $50,000, and the median income for a family was $54,000. The per capita income for the town was $20,000. About 8.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

History

Mead was founded in 1887 by a group of settlers from Nebraska. The town was named after a local rancher, John Mead, who had a large ranch in the area. The town quickly grew and by the early 1900s, it had become a thriving agricultural community. The town was also home to several businesses, including a bank, a hotel, and a general store.
In the late 1950s, the town began to decline as many of the local businesses closed. However, in the late 1980s, the town began to experience a resurgence as new businesses opened and the population began to grow. Today, Mead is a small but thriving community with a population of approximately 5,000 people.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Mead?
Total Population of Mead is 5,110.
What is the Total Male Population of Mead?
Total Male Population of Mead is 2,555.
What is the Total Female Population of Mead?
Total Female Population of Mead is 2,555.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Mead?
There are 100.00 Males per 100 Females in Mead.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Mead?
There are 100.00 Females per 100 Males in Mead.
What is the Median Population Age in Mead?
Median Population Age in Mead is 38.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Mead
Average Family Size in Mead is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Mead
Average Household Size in Mead is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Mead?
Per Capita income in Mead is $46,763.
What is the Median Family Income in Mead?
Median Family Income in Mead is $134,205.
What is the Median Household income in Mead?
Median Household Income in Mead is $120,532.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Mead?
Income or Wage Gap in Mead is 13.2%.
Women in Mead earn 86.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Mead?
Inequality or Gini Index in Mead is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Mead?
There are 2,902 People in the Labor Forcein in Mead.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Mead?
75.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Mead.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Mead?
Unemployment Rate in Mead is 2.6%.