Mead, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Mead, Oklahoma
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Location of Mead, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Bryan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 742 ft (226 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 227 |
| • Density | 709.38/sq mi (273.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73449
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-47250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412971 |
Mead is a small town located in Bryan County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 227 people lived there.
The town of Mead got its name from C.W. Meade, who was the very first postmaster there. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office. Over time, the town decided to drop the last letter "e" from his name, making it "Mead."
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Where is Mead?
Mead is in the state of Oklahoma. It is a very small town. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers an area of about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Mead
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 80 | — | |
| 1980 | 143 | 78.8% | |
| 1990 | 109 | −23.8% | |
| 2000 | 123 | 12.8% | |
| 2010 | 122 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 227 | 86.1% | |
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Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Mead has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 123 people. By 2010, the population was 122. The most recent count in 2020 showed that 227 people lived in Mead.
Who Lives in Mead?
In 2000, there were 123 people living in Mead. These people made up 49 households. A household is a group of people living in the same home. Out of these, 29 were families.
Most of the people in Mead were White. Some residents were Native American, and others had mixed backgrounds. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Families and Homes
About 38.8% of the households in Mead had children under 18 years old living with them. More than half of the households (51.0%) were married couples living together. Some households had a female head with no husband present. About 34.7% of all homes were individuals living alone. This included people aged 65 or older.
The average number of people in a household was about 2.5. For families, the average size was about 3.4 people.
Age Groups in Mead
The population in Mead was spread out across different age groups. About 35.8% of the people were under 18 years old. This means many young people lived there. About 13.8% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Mead was 30 years old.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Mead was $21,071 per year. For families, the average income was $23,125. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the town was $9,697.
About 17.1% of families and 19.4% of all people in Mead had lower incomes. This included about 20.6% of those under 18 and 13.8% of those over 64.
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