Demographics & People — Mead, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,184 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~6,300 |
| Median Age | 42.2 |
| Total Households | 2,588 |
| Family Households | 1,941 |
| Average Household Size | 2.77 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1933 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,309 |
| Black or African American | 52 |
| Asian | 68 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 631 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 2,114 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,637 |
| Other groups | 1,247 |
| English | 942 |
| Irish | 940 |
| Norwegian | 473 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 440 |
| Scottish | 400 |
| Italian | 363 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 315 |
Language
| English Only | 6,480 |
| Spanish | 69 |
| Population 5+ | 6,728 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 635 |
| Population 18+ | 5,295 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 13.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Mead, Washington.