Mead Ranch, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 218, Mead Ranch's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Mead Ranch is a small community located in Arizona, within Gila County. The total population is 218. It ranks as the 349th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mead Ranch is 60.2 years. This is 54% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mead Ranch is $64,414. This is 19% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 47% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Mead Ranch, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mead Ranch is Hispanic or Latino, making up 56.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 43.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (56.4% vs 31.4%).

Education

26.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 33.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 21.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mead Ranch, Arizona is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arizona state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 441 Census-designated places in Arizona. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.