Meridian Population Demographics
According to US population projections for 2022, the estimated population of Meridian is 125,959. 25.19% is under 18, while 16.68% is over 65.
A closer look at the age demography reveals that 4.95% of the population was five years old or younger, 25.19% were 18 years or younger and 28.67% were aged 65 years and over. The gender split in the state was nearly even, with 51.76% female and 48.24% male.
Meridian Housing
According to the US Census, Meridian has 48,218 housing units. The average owner-occupied housing unit rate in Meridian was 99.18%. At the same time, the city's median value of owner-occupied homes was $448,100
Meridian Racial Demographics
In 2020, the US Census estimated that White Alone and Some Other Race Alone constitute 86.86% of Meridian's population. Residents of the city who were Asian Alone, made up 2.56% of the total population.
Other racial groups include Black Or African American Alone, constituting 0.98% of the city's population and White Black Or African American at 0.58%
| Race | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White Alone | 84.08% |
| Some Other Race Alone | 2.78% |
| Asian Alone | 2.56% |
| Black Or African American Alone | 0.98% |
| White Black Or African American | 0.58% |
| American Indian And Alaska Native Alone | 0.53% |
How Educated is Meridian
According to Census estimates, in 2021, 24.3% of Meridian residents had a bachelor's degree, while 15.8% had a graduate or professional degree.
Overall, 40.10% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Education Attainment (Population 25 Years and Older) in Meridian City | Percentage |
|---|---|
| High School Graduate Or Higher | 95.2% |
| Some College Or Associates Degree | 34.6% |
| Bachelors Degree Or Higher | 31.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24.3% |
| High School Graduate Includes Equivalency | 21.6% |
| Some College No Degree | 21.4% |
Average Income in Meridian
The median household income in Meridian is $88,088. This figure is significantly (approximately 0.00%) less than the state average of $88,088.
Estimates by family type revealed that families earned an average of $104,304 per year, while married-couple families earned an average of $106,801.
A closer examination of the income groups of Meridian households revealed that the largest income group consisted of households with an annual income between $100,000 and $149,999. Other groups with yearly high household incomes include those between $50,000 and $74,999 (18.6%) and those with incomes exceeding $200,000 (9.4%). 2.7% of households in the City of Angels had an annual income of less than $10,000.
Median Income by Type of Family
| Type of Family | Income |
|---|---|
| Families | $104,304 |
| Married-couple families | $106,801 |
| Nonfamily households | $51,209 |