Mead is a CDP located in Spokane County Washington. Mead has a 2024 population of 7,155. Mead is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually but its population has increased by 2.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,995 in 2020.
The average household income in Mead is $94,464 with a poverty rate of 7.82%. The median age in Mead is 42.8 years: 42.5 years for males, and 43 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mead was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,521 | 90.92% |
| Two or more races | 306 | 4.27% |
| Native American | 129 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 80 | 1.12% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.91% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 0.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.35% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,600 | 2.76 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Married | 1,511 | 3.26 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Non Family | 619 | 1.22 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Female | 321 | 3.41 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Male | 149 | 2.58 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
89.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 283 | 5.82% |
| Associates Degree | 621 | 12.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 849 | 17.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 417 | 8.57% |
| High School Graduate | 1,253 | 25.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77 | 1.58% |
| Some College | 1,364 | 28.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,434 | 4,150 | 1,160 |
| Hispanic | 188 | 166 | 66 |
| 2+ Races | 127 | 92 | 17 |
| Native American | 75 | 73 | 41 |
| Other Race | 49 | 40 | 0 |
| Black | 46 | 37 | 0 |
| Islander | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 54.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,351 | $67,292 | $53,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,904 | $106,000 | $68,702 |
| High School Graduate | $55,758 | $62,308 | $49,453 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,893 | $64,596 | $41,118 |
| Some College | $39,521 | $62,995 | $27,932 |
$50,893
Average Earnings
$64,596
Average Male
$41,118
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.47% of Mead residents speak only English, while 3.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,247 | 399 | 6.39% |
| Multiple | 306 | 68 | 22.22% |
| Black | 46 | 31 | 67.39% |
| Other | 80 | 27 | 33.75% |
| Hispanic | 440 | 27 | 6.14% |
| Islander | 25 | 25 | 100% |
| Native | 129 | 8 | 6.2% |
7.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.32%
Male Poverty Rate
8.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mead is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mead is Hispanic, with 6.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.89% |
| High School | 8.86% |
| Some College | 8.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 49.02% |
| Female Employed | 6.5% |
| Male Employed | 1.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,671 | $108,483 |
| Households | $74,431 | $94,464 |
| Married Families | $115,377 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,465 | $43,292 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
635
Number of Veterans
595
Male Veterans
40
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 216 |
| Vietnam | 187 |
| Second Gulf War | 121 |
| Korea | 35 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 228 |
| 75+ | 144 |
| 65 to 74 | 140 |
| 55 to 64 | 123 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 610 | 12.49% |
| Native American | 23 | 20.72% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 1.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.42%
Born in Mead
97.42%
Native Born
2.58%
Foreign Born
0.61%
Non Citizen
1.97%
Naturalized
97.42% of Mead residents were born in the United States, with 64.42% having been born in Washington. 0.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,155 | -8 | -0.11% |
| 2023 | 7,163 | -9 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 7,172 | 26 | 0.36% |
| 2021 | 7,146 | 151 | 2.16% |
| 2020 | 6,995 | -119 | -1.67% |
| 2019 | 7,114 | 244 | 3.55% |
| 2018 | 6,870 | 11 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 6,859 | -185 | -2.63% |
| 2016 | 7,044 | -319 | -4.33% |
| 2015 | 7,363 | 49 | 0.67% |
| 2014 | 7,314 | -132 | -1.77% |
| 2013 | 7,446 | 435 | 6.2% |
| 2012 | 7,011 | 90 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 6,921 | -354 | -4.87% |
| 2010 | 7,275 | 0 | 0% |