Mead, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 326, Mead'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 is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Bryan County. The total population is 326. It ranks as the 444th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mead is 41.9 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 37.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mead is $71,154. This is 9% higher than the state median of $65,039. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.8%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 8.3%. This is 67% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $76,900. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Mead is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mead is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.1%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 6.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.1%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

9.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mead, Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.