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Population Review

Mead Valley, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Mead Valley, California is 19,588 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 355th-largest city in California. The median household income is $90,358, the median home value is $417,700, and the median age is 32.7.

19,588

Population

1026

People / sq mi

$90,358

Median Income

$417,700

Median Home Value

Mead Valley covers 19.1 sq mi of land at 1026 people per square mile.

About Mead Valley, CA

Mead Valley is a city in California with a population of 19,588. It ranks #355 among cities in California by population. The median age is 32.7, younger than the national median. The population is 51.7% male and 48.3% female.

The median household income in Mead Valley is $90,358, above the US median of $74,580. 10.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $417,700, with monthly rent averaging $1,673. The homeownership rate of 73.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Mead Valley reflects 8.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 32.9 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White16.2%
Black or African American3.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$90,358

Median Household Income

$24,053

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$417,700

Median Home Value

$1,673

Median Rent

73.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

62.7%

High School+

8.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.5%

Drive Alone

78.1%

Public Transit

10.3%

Work From Home

32.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

7.7%

Foreign Born

21.5%

Non-English at Home

2.5%

Veterans

12.2%

With Disability

84.4%

Health Insurance

95.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management18.6%
Construction15.8%
Retail Trade12.4%
Manufacturing9.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.3%
Information2.4%
Public Administration1.8%
Agriculture & Mining1.1%
Transportation & Warehousing0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mead Valley, California has a population of 19,588 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 355th-largest city in California.

The median household income in Mead Valley, California is $90,358, with 10.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Mead Valley, California is $417,700, with median monthly rent at $1,673 and a homeownership rate of 73.8%.

The median age in Mead Valley, California is 32.7 years. The population is 51.7% male and 48.3% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.