Mead Valley, California Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Mead Valley, California had a total population of 19,286, the 360th largest community in California, with a median household income of $86,795, which is 12% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 9.6%.

Mead Valley Quick Facts

Population 19,28690% MOE ±2,257

Median Household Income $86,79590% MOE ±$13,333

Median Home Value $446,20090% MOE ±$30,479

Poverty Rate 9.6%90% MOE ±3.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 7.8%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Median Age 31.2 years90% MOE ±1.9 years

Homeownership Rate 72.1%90% MOE ±6.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 5.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.5%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 63.1%

Diversity Index 27/100

Population 19,286 360th of 1,570

Median Income $86,795 average

Poverty Rate 9.6% 23% lower than national

Median Home Value $446,200 below average

How Mead Valley Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	20,145	19,286	No clear change (-4.3%)
Median household income	$72,709	$86,795	No clear change (+19.4%)
Median home value¹	$330,937	$446,200	+34.8%
Median gross rent	$1,557	$1,926	+23.7%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Mead Valley Compares

Median Household Income

Mead Valley

$86,795

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Mead Valley

$446,200

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 8.1%

$25K-$50K 13.4%

$50K-$100K 35.9%

$100K+ 42.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.9%

$10K-$15K

2.2%

$15K-$20K

0.4%

$20K-$25K

2.5%

$25K-$30K

1.3%

$30K-$35K

1.1%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

11.0%

$75K-$100K

16.9%

$100K-$125K

13.0%

$125K-$150K

8.7%

$150K-$200K

11.0%

$200K+

10.0%

Employment

7.8% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

64.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.1%

Renter 27.9%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,926/mo 26.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.3%

18-34

30.2%

35-54

26.0%

55-74

16.2%

75+

3.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Mead Valley Rankings in California

#360 Population of 1,570

#726 Median Income of 1,375

#1265 Education of 1,570

#844 Home Value of 1,376

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Other Cities in Riverside County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Riverside	319,069	$91,045	12.2%	$584,800
Moreno Valley	211,666	$93,222	11.7%	$503,700
Corona	159,670	$109,242	8.7%	$700,700
Murrieta	112,064	$114,081	5.4%	$639,800
Temecula	111,167	$121,063	7.3%	$679,700
Menifee	110,305	$93,454	9.5%	$537,300
Jurupa Valley	107,011	$97,550	11.0%	$574,600
Indio	91,950	$77,167	11.5%	$458,400
Hemet	91,326	$57,719	14.9%	$352,200
Perris	80,511	$88,911	10.7%	$474,700

Cities Similar to Mead Valley

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Santa Fe Springs	18,871	$88,238	$659,900	23.0%	13.0%
Greenfield (Monterey County)	20,232	$84,740	$531,400	8.4%	11.4%
Olivehurst	18,444	$83,214	$384,500	13.2%	10.6%
East Hemet	20,257	$82,096	$419,700	13.1%	18.8%
Phelan	18,496	$79,914	$386,800	12.4%	12.7%

Population Overview

Mead Valley is a small city located in California, within Riverside County. The total population is 19,286. It ranks as the 360th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mead Valley is 31.2 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mead Valley is $86,795. This is 12% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 8% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.6%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.8%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $446,200. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mead Valley has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 85.0% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 9.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (9.5%) is well below the state average of 33.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (85.0% vs 40.2%). The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

10.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 63.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mead Valley, California 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 California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Mead Valley, California?

Mead Valley, California has a population of 19,286 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Mead Valley, CA?

The median household income in Mead Valley is $86,795, which is 8% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Mead Valley, CA?

The poverty rate in Mead Valley is 9.6%. This means approximately 1,832 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Mead Valley, California?

Mead Valley's population is 9.5% White, 2.7% Black, 85.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.7% Asian.

What is the median home value in Mead Valley, CA?

The median home value in Mead Valley is $446,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x.

How educated is Mead Valley, California?

10.5% of adults (25+) in Mead Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.