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
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Mead Valley covers 19.1 sq mi of land at 1026 people per square mile.
About Mead Valley, CA
Educational attainment is the headline number in Mead Valley: 8.4% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Mead Valley is a city in California with a population of 19,588.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $90,358 — above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 10.0%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $417,700, with typical rent around $1,673.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 8.4%, below the national 35.0%. Around 10.3% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 18.6% |
| Construction | 15.8% |
| Retail Trade | 12.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.3% |
| Information | 2.4% |
| Public Administration | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.6% |
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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.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.