Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mead, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,919

Median Agei

36.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.8%4,134

Hispanic/Latino

25.9%1,535

Two or More

2.2%130

Asian

2%120

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.5%17

High School Diploma

14.5%533

Some College (<1 yr)

3.7%136

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%444

Associate's Degree

12.4%453

Bachelor's Degree

26.9%986

Master's Degree

18.4%674

Professional Degree

1.4%50

Doctorate

3.7%134

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

50.3%

Graduate+

23.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$585,100

Median Renti

$1,275

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

93.7%1,853

Renter-Occupied

6.3%125

Total Units

1,994

Homeownership

93.7%

Vacancy Rate

0.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.4%7

$50K–$100K

0.4%7

$200K–$300K

6.2%114

$300K–$500K

27.1%503

$500K–$1M

58.4%1,083

$1M+

7.5%139

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

15.4%307

2010–2019

18.3%364

2000–2009

37.1%740

1990–1999

13.4%268

1980–1989

9.6%192

1970–1979

2.3%46

1960–1969

0.5%10

1950–1959

0.9%17

1939 or earlier

2.5%50

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.2%1,685

Electricity

10.1%199

Bottled/LP Gas

4.8%94

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$125,357

Mean Household Incomei

$141,408

Per Capita Incomei

$49,247

Poverty Ratei

1.4%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

3,532

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%22

$15K–$20K

1.2%24

$20K–$25K

1.4%28

$35K–$40K

0.7%14

$40K–$45K

7%139

$50K–$60K

6.4%126

$60K–$75K

7.9%156

$75K–$100K

10.6%209

$100K–$125K

13.5%268

$125K–$150K

13.3%263

$150K–$200K

20.2%399

$200K+

16.7%330

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5138.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

128

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,425

Avg. Commutei

30.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,451

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

289(7.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured