Mead, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Town of Mead, Colorado
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Main Street in Mead.
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| Motto(s):
A little town with a big future
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Location of Mead in Weld County, Colorado.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Platted | February 16, 1906 |
| Incorporated (town) | March 17, 1908 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Statutory Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.73 sq mi (32.98 km2) |
| • Land | 12.64 sq mi (32.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,003 ft (1,525 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,781 |
| • Density | 375.57/sq mi (144.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
80542
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| FIPS code | 08-49600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0202568 |
The Town of Mead is a small community located in Weld County, Colorado, in the United States. It's known as a Statutory Town, which means it follows specific rules set by the state of Colorado for how towns are governed. In 2020, about 4,781 people lived in Mead.
History of Mead
Mead got its name from Dr. Martin S. Mead, who was one of the first people to settle in the area. A post office opened in Mead in 1907, helping the community grow. The town was officially recognized and became an incorporated town on March 17, 1908.
Where is Mead Located?
Mead is found at coordinates 40°13′29″N 104°59′19″W / 40.22472°N 104.98861°W. It's about 35 miles north of Denver, which is the capital city of Colorado.
The town covers a total area of about 4.4 square miles (11.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), being water.
People of Mead
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 114 | — | |
| 1920 | 145 | 27.2% | |
| 1930 | 152 | 4.8% | |
| 1940 | 191 | 25.7% | |
| 1950 | 186 | −2.6% | |
| 1960 | 192 | 3.2% | |
| 1970 | 195 | 1.6% | |
| 1980 | 356 | 82.6% | |
| 1990 | 456 | 28.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,017 | 342.3% | |
| 2010 | 3,405 | 68.8% | |
| 2020 | 4,781 | 40.4% | |
In 2010, there were 3,405 people living in Mead. The town had 1,215 housing units, and most of them were occupied. The population density was about 468 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Mead, about 95.69%, identified as White. About 6.94% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Mead had children under 18 living with them, about 52.4%. The average household had 3.15 people. The median age in Mead was 34 years old. This means half the people were younger than 34, and half were older.
The median income for a household in Mead was $79,298. This shows the average amount of money earned by families in the town.
Mead in Movies
Did you know that Mead has been a filming location for a famous movie? The film Die Hard 2 used parts of Mead for its scenes. They filmed at the old Highlandlake Church and the land around it. This area was used as the secret base for the villains in the movie. For the film, they even built a fake front on the church to make it look different!
See also
In Spanish: Mead (Colorado) para niños
