Mead SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Mead summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Mead. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Mead is 117 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Mead is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Mead is $514,657.
The median income in Mead is $77,045.
Mead's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Mead Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Mead | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 112 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 131 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Mead, WA Weather
The average high in Mead is 59.3° and the average low is 37.0°.
There are 54.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.0 inches of precipitation each year with 50.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Mead |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 54.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 50.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Mead Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Mead
The current population in Mead is 6,893. The population has decreased 2.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,893 | -4.1% |
| 2023 | 7,184 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 7,172 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 7,146 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 6,995 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 7,114 | 3.6% |
| 2018 | 6,870 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 6,859 | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 7,044 | -4.3% |
| 2015 | 7,363 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 7,314 | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 7,446 | 6.2% |
| 2012 | 7,011 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 6,921 | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 7,069 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mead
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Mead is:
85.9% White with 5,918 White residents.
0.6% African American with 44 African American residents.
0.8% American Indian with 54 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 56 Asian residents.
0.8% Hawaiian with 56 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 29 Other residents.
4.2% Two Or More with 290 Two Or More residents.
6.5% Hispanic with 446 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Mead | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.9% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.5% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Mead
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Mead is 51.3% female with 3,539 female residents.
Mead is 48.7% male with 3,353 male residents.
| Gender | Mead | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mead for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Mead completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Mead completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Mead completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Mead completed some college.
15.0% of adults in Mead completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Mead completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Mead completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Mead completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Mead completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Mead | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Mead, Washington
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2.8% of households in Mead earn Less than $10,000.
3.3% of households in Mead earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.5% of households in Mead earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.1% of households in Mead earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.8% of households in Mead earn $35,000 to $49,999.
24.0% of households in Mead earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.3% of households in Mead earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.1% of households in Mead earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.2% of households in Mead earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.8% of households in Mead earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Mead | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.8% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.5% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.1% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.8% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 24.0% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.1% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.8% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
