Mead, WI is a small rural community located just 20 miles west of Madison in Dane County. With a population of only 361, Mead offers its residents the charm of small-town living and easy access to the big city amenities available in Madison. Despite its small size, Mead offers its residents plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation throughout the year. Local businesses include a general store selling groceries and other necessities, two restaurants serving up home-cooked meals, and a nearby winery called Wollersheim Winery & Distillery where visitors can sample various wines and spirits. Other local organizations include the Mead Civic Club and the Mead Lions Club that host several events throughout the year including a Halloween parade in October and an annual 4th of July festival with fireworks. Sporting activities are also plentiful in Mead; locals enjoy participating in softball tournaments at Mead Park as well as ice skating on nearby Lakes Kegonsa and Waubesa during the winter months.
The population in Mead is 361. There are 10 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mead is 46.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mead is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mead
- 63.7% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 37.0% are married with children
- 11.1% have children, but are single
Race in Mead
- 92.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander