[9] It sits approximately 35 miles north of the State Capitol in Denver.

As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 3,405 people, 1,215 housing units (1,164 occupied), and 573 families residing in the town.

There were 663 housing units at an average density of 153.9 per square mile (59.4/km2).

7.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The film Die Hard 2 used locations in Mead for filming, including the historic Highlandlake Church and the surrounding land, which served as the base of operations for the villains who take over Dulles International Airport.