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Mead, NE
Village in Saunders County, Nebraska.
Population
607
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
997
ZIP codes
0
Mead and its ZIP codes
Mead at a glance
- Mead is about 39 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $80,272 a year, 5% more than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,400 (30% below Nebraska) and median rent is $1,013 a month.
Local data for Mead, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mead, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,272
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$166,400
Median rent
$1,013/mo
Homeownership
83.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.1%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (275), Irish Americans (80), Swedish Americans (61).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saunders County. PPP loans are for Mead.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,910
6,040 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,982
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$161M
FY 2026, $7,240 per person
How people get to work
Mead, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.2%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mead, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
714
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
364
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 12°F
30.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mead, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Mead
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IthacaVillage | 4.4 mi | 0.2 |
| YutanCity | 5.1 mi | 0.6 |
| VeniceCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| WannCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.5 |
| MemphisVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.1 |
| WahooCity | 8 mi | 2.9 |
| LesharaVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.1 |
| ColonVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.1 |
| ValleyCity | 9.9 mi | 5.3 |
| WaterlooVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Beacon ViewCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| King LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| AshlandCity | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| MeliaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Linoma BeachCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| CerescoVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mead, NE in?
- Mead is in Saunders County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Mead, NE?
- About 607 people live in Mead, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mead?
- Nearby places include Ithaca (4.4 mi), Yutan (5.1 mi), Venice (7 mi), Wann (7.2 mi), Memphis (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023