Meriden, KS

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Meriden Overview

719
TOTAL POPULATION
438
MALE POPULATION
281
FEMALE POPULATION
155.87
MALES / 100 FEMALES
64.16
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,922
PER CAPITA INCOME
$69,662
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$69,449
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.31
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
382
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Meriden Zip Codes

Meriden Area Codes

Race in Meriden

The most populous races in Meriden are White / Caucasian (673 | 93.6%), Two or more Races (34 | 4.7%), and Native / Alaskan (11 | 1.5%).
Race in Meriden
Race# Population% Population
Asian10.1%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino101.4%
Native / Alaskan111.5%
White / Caucasian67393.6%
Two or more Races344.7%
Some other Race00.0%
Total719100.0%

Ancestry in Meriden

The most populous ancestries reported in Meriden are German (243 | 33.8%), Irish (149 | 20.7%), American (58 | 8.1%), English (41 | 5.7%), and Italian (39 | 5.4%), together accounting for 73.7% of all Meriden residents.
Ancestry in Meriden
Ancestry# Population% Population
American588.1%
Cherokee141.9%
Choctaw111.5%
Czech131.8%
Czechoslovakian50.7%
Danish40.6%
Dutch121.7%
Dutch West Indian10.1%
English415.7%
European10.1%
French354.9%
German24333.8%
Irish14920.7%
Italian395.4%
Mexican71.0%
Norwegian60.8%
Potawatomi71.0%
Puerto Rican30.4%
Russian50.7%
Scottish131.8%
Swedish40.6%
Swiss71.0%
Thai10.1%
Welsh20.3%
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Immigrants in Meriden

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Meriden came from Europe (3 | 0.4%), Northern Europe (3 | 0.4%), Scotland (3 | 0.4%), Asia (1 | 0.1%), and India (1 | 0.1%), together accounting for 1.5% of all Meriden residents.
Immigrants in Meriden
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia10.1%
Europe30.4%
India10.1%
Northern Europe30.4%
Scotland30.4%
South Central Asia10.1%
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Sex and Age in Meriden

Sex and Age in Meriden

The most populous age groups in Meriden are 15 to 19 Years (58 | 13.2%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (39 | 13.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Meriden
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years42 (9.6%)6 (2.1%)
5 to 9 Years19 (4.3%)23 (8.2%)
10 to 14 Years32 (7.3%)15 (5.3%)
15 to 19 Years58 (13.2%)6 (2.1%)
20 to 24 Years34 (7.8%)26 (9.2%)
25 to 29 Years37 (8.5%)22 (7.8%)
30 to 34 Years36 (8.2%)25 (8.9%)
35 to 39 Years40 (9.1%)11 (3.9%)
40 to 44 Years15 (3.4%)11 (3.9%)
45 to 49 Years28 (6.4%)7 (2.5%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)32 (11.4%)
55 to 59 Years15 (3.4%)16 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years41 (9.4%)39 (13.9%)
65 to 69 Years14 (3.2%)3 (1.1%)
70 to 74 Years16 (3.6%)23 (8.2%)
75 to 79 Years9 (2.1%)5 (1.8%)
80 to 84 Years1 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over1 (0.2%)11 (3.9%)
Total438 (100.0%)281 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Meriden

Median Family Size in Meriden

The median family size in Meriden is 2.87 persons per family, with married-couple families (100 | 51.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.99 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (29 | 14.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.38 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Meriden
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple100 (51.0%)2.99
Single Male/Father29 (14.8%)2.38
Single Female/Mother67 (34.2%)2.90
Total Families196 (100.0%)2.87

Median Household Size in Meriden

The median household size in Meriden is 2.45 persons per household, with single female/mother households (67 | 22.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.16 persons per household. non-family households (97 | 33.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.41 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Meriden
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple100 (34.1%)2.99
Single Male/Father29 (9.9%)2.45
Single Female/Mother67 (22.9%)3.16
Non-family97 (33.1%)1.41
Total Households293 (100.0%)2.45

Household Size by Marriage Status in Meriden

Out of a total of 293 households in Meriden, 196 (66.9%) are family households, while 97 (33.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 86, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 58.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Meriden
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-58 (19.8%)
2-Person Households86 (29.3%)39 (13.3%)
3-Person Households52 (17.7%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households33 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households19 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households6 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total196 (66.9%)97 (33.1%)

Female Fertility in Meriden

Fertility by Age in Meriden

Average fertility rate in Meriden is 196.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 288.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 95.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Meriden
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years21 (95.5%)288.0
35 to 50 years1 (4.5%)30.0
Total22 (100.0%)196.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Meriden

31.8% of women with births (22) in Meriden are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 66.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Meriden
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years7 (33.3%)14 (66.7%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Total7 (31.8%)15 (68.2%)

Fertility by Education in Meriden

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Meriden
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma5 (22.7%)152.0
College or Associate's Degree17 (77.3%)309.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total22 (100.0%)196.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Meriden

68.2% of women with births in Meriden are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 60.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 76.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Meriden
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
College or Associate's Degree4 (23.5%)13 (76.5%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (31.8%)15 (68.2%)

Income in Meriden

Income Overview in Meriden

Per Capita Income in Meriden is $27,922, while median incomes of families and households are $69,662 and $69,449 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income719$27,922
Median Family Income196$69,662
Mean Family Income196$75,327
Median Household Income293$69,449
Mean Household Income293$71,059
Income Deficit196$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)71925.59%
Wage / Income Gap ($)71974.41¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7190.31

Earnings by Sex in Meriden

Average Earnings in Meriden are $37,014, $39,342 for men and $29,276 for women, a difference of 25.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Meriden
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male226 (57.2%)$39,342
Female169 (42.8%)$29,276
Total395 (100.0%)$37,014

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Meriden

The most common earnings brackets in Meriden are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (35 | 15.5%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (48 | 28.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Meriden
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1 (0.4%)2 (1.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9993 (1.3%)10 (5.9%)
$5,000 to $7,49910 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9994 (1.8%)3 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4998 (3.5%)7 (4.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9993 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4998 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9991 (0.4%)2 (1.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)15 (8.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9996 (2.6%)3 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99915 (6.6%)48 (28.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99924 (10.6%)10 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99935 (15.5%)4 (2.4%)
$40,000 to $44,99930 (13.3%)11 (6.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9997 (3.1%)3 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99912 (5.3%)8 (4.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99920 (8.8%)25 (14.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99914 (6.2%)3 (1.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99923 (10.2%)15 (8.9%)
$100,000+2 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total226 (100.0%)169 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Meriden

Average earnings in Meriden are $41,776 for men and $33,625 for women, a difference of 19.5%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $46,250, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $36,042. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $63,250, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $26,509.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Meriden
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$36,042$26,509
College or Associate's Degree$46,250$39,375
Bachelor's Degree$40,500$53,333
Graduate Degree--
Total$41,776$33,625

Family Income in Meriden

Family Income Brackets in Meriden

According to the Meriden family income data, there are 66 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 33.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Meriden
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00084.1%
$10,000 to $14,99942.0%
$15,000 to $24,99994.6%
$25,000 to $34,999168.2%
$35,000 to $49,999147.1%
$50,000 to $74,9996633.7%
$75,000 to $99,9993417.3%
$100,000 to $149,9993718.9%
$150,000 to $199,99984.1%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Meriden

4-person families (20 | 10.2%) account for the highest median family income in Meriden with $129,583 per family, while 4-person families (20 | 10.2%) have the highest median income of $32,396 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Meriden
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families88 (44.9%)$56,250
3-Person Families63 (32.1%)$68,953
4-Person Families20 (10.2%)$129,583
5-Person Families19 (9.7%)$99,028
6-Person Families6 (3.1%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total196 (100.0%)$69,662

Family Income by Number of Earners in Meriden

Family Income by Number of Earners in Meriden
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners25 (12.8%)$0
1 Earner102 (52.0%)$65,000
2 Earners47 (24.0%)$114,375
3+ Earners22 (11.2%)$129,583
Total196 (100.0%)$69,662

Household Income in Meriden

Household Income Brackets in Meriden

With 94 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Meriden, accounting for 32.1% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Meriden
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000165.5%
$10,000 to $14,99941.4%
$15,000 to $24,999134.4%
$25,000 to $34,999258.5%
$35,000 to $49,9993210.9%
$50,000 to $74,9999432.1%
$75,000 to $99,9994816.4%
$100,000 to $149,9995217.7%
$150,000 to $199,99993.1%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Meriden

The median household income in Meriden is $69,449, with the highest median household income of $76,250 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 114 households (38.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 15 households (5.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Meriden
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years15 (5.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years114 (38.9%)$76,250
45 to 64 Years107 (36.5%)$68,860
65+ Years57 (19.5%)$62,321
Total293 (100.0%)$69,449

Poverty in Meriden

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Meriden

With 8.7% poverty level for males and 13.2% for females among the residents of Meriden, 16 and 17 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3 males (27.3%) and 6 females (66.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Meriden
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (19.1%)3 (50.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years6 (21.4%)4 (14.8%)
12 to 14 Years3 (18.8%)6 (66.7%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years3 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years7 (13.7%)7 (21.9%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)9 (19.2%)
35 to 44 Years10 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)1 (2.6%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)7 (12.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total38 (8.7%)37 (13.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Meriden

According to the poverty statistics in Meriden, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Meriden
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years34 (80.9%)3 (50.0%)
5 Years7 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years22 (78.6%)23 (85.2%)
12 to 14 Years13 (81.2%)3 (33.3%)
15 Years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years8 (72.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years44 (86.3%)25 (78.1%)
25 to 34 Years73 (100.0%)38 (80.8%)
35 to 44 Years45 (81.8%)22 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years28 (100.0%)38 (97.4%)
55 to 64 Years56 (100.0%)48 (87.3%)
65 to 74 Years30 (100.0%)26 (100.0%)
75 Years and over10 (90.9%)16 (100.0%)
Total400 (91.3%)244 (86.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Meriden

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Meriden show that 3.0% or 3 of the total 100 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 18.8%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Meriden
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children13 (81.2%)3 (18.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total97 (97.0%)3 (3.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Meriden

According to the poverty data in Meriden, 24.1% or 7 single-father households and 13.4% or 9 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (35.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Meriden
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children7 (35.0%)5 (19.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (24.1%)9 (13.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Meriden

The poverty data for Meriden shows that 3 of the married-couple family households (3.0%) and 16 of the single-parent households (16.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (18.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Meriden
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)12 (26.1%)
3 or 4 Children3 (18.8%)4 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (3.0%)16 (16.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Meriden

Employment by Class of Employer in Meriden

Among the 355 employed individuals in Meriden, private company employees (215 | 60.6%), self-employed (not incorporated) (45 | 12.7%), and state government employees (43 | 12.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Meriden
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees21560.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4512.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations205.6%
Local Government Employees277.6%
State Government Employees4312.1%
Federal Government Employees51.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total355100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Meriden

According to the labor force statistics for Meriden, out of the total population over 16 years of age (552), 69.2% or 382 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.5% or 25 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 59 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.6% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Meriden
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years17 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years47 (78.3%)4 (8.5%)
25 to 29 Years59 (100.0%)1 (1.7%)
30 to 34 Years57 (93.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years69 (89.6%)9 (13.0%)
45 to 54 Years56 (83.6%)11 (19.6%)
55 to 59 Years31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years38 (47.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total382 (69.2%)25 (6.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Meriden

According to labor force statistics for Meriden, 82.7% of individuals (310) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (375) are in the labor force, with 6.8% or 21 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 97.2% or 70 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.4% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Meriden
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School8 (53.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma96 (74.4%)8 (6.3%)
College / Associate Degree136 (85.5%)8 (5.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher70 (97.2%)8 (11.4%)
Total310 (82.7%)26 (6.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Meriden

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Meriden are Management (40 | 11.2%), Community & Social Service (29 | 8.1%), Business & Financial (28 | 7.8%), Education Instruction & Library (26 | 7.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (16 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Meriden

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Meriden, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Business & Financial (64.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Meriden
OccupationMaleFemale
Management22 (55.0%)18 (45.0%)
Business & Financial18 (64.3%)10 (35.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4 (44.4%)5 (55.6%)
Computers & Mathematics4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 12 (41.4%)17 (58.6%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library11 (42.3%)15 (57.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Total (Category)56 (45.9%)66 (54.1%)
Total (Overall)213 (59.7%)144 (40.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Meriden are Healthcare Support (38 | 10.6%), Security & Protection (12 | 3.4%), Law Enforcement (10 | 2.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (8 | 2.2%), and Personal Care & Service (7 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Meriden

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Meriden, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (62.5%), and Personal Care & Service (28.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Meriden
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Security & Protection12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
Total (Category)26 (36.6%)45 (63.4%)
Total (Overall)213 (59.7%)144 (40.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Meriden are Office & Administration (53 | 14.8%), and Sales & Related (12 | 3.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Meriden

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Meriden
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration25 (47.2%)28 (52.8%)
Total (Category)37 (56.9%)28 (43.1%)
Total (Overall)213 (59.7%)144 (40.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Meriden are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (30 | 8.4%), Construction & Extraction (13 | 3.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Meriden

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Meriden
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)213 (59.7%)144 (40.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Meriden are Material Moving (21 | 5.9%), Production (19 | 5.3%), and Transportation (15 | 4.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Meriden

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Meriden
OccupationMaleFemale
Production19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation13 (86.7%)2 (13.3%)
Material Moving18 (85.7%)3 (14.3%)
Total (Category)50 (90.9%)5 (9.1%)
Total (Overall)213 (59.7%)144 (40.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Meriden

Employment Industries in Meriden

The major employment industries in Meriden include Health Care & Social Assistance (41 | 11.5%), Manufacturing (39 | 10.9%), Finance & Insurance (35 | 9.8%), Public Administration (24 | 6.7%), and Professional & Scientific (21 | 5.9%).
Employment Industries in Meriden

Employment Industries by Sex in Meriden

The Meriden industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (92.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Meriden
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction16 (80.0%)4 (20.0%)
Manufacturing32 (82.1%)7 (17.9%)
Wholesale Trade9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade18 (90.0%)2 (10.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing14 (73.7%)5 (26.3%)
Utilities8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance18 (51.4%)17 (48.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific17 (80.9%)4 (19.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services9 (42.9%)12 (57.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3 (7.3%)38 (92.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services5 (23.8%)16 (76.2%)
Public Administration19 (79.2%)5 (20.8%)
Total213 (59.7%)144 (40.3%)

Education in Meriden

School Enrollment in Meriden

The most common levels of schooling among the 153 students in Meriden are high school (46 | 30.1%), elementary school (44 | 28.8%), and middle school (36 | 23.5%).
School Enrollment in Meriden
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool95.9%
Kindergarten42.6%
Elementary School4428.8%
Middle School3623.5%
High School4630.1%
College / Undergraduate127.8%
Graduate / Professional21.3%
Total153100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Meriden

Out of a total of 153 students who are enrolled in schools in Meriden, 7 (4.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 146 (95.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 47 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Meriden
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old37 (94.9%)2 (5.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total146 (95.4%)7 (4.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Meriden

Bio, nature & agricultural (30 | 29.4%), science & technology (18 | 17.6%), arts & humanities (12 | 11.8%), business (10 | 9.8%), and social sciences (8 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 102 individuals in Meriden who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Meriden
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics11.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3029.4%
Physical & Health Sciences54.9%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences87.8%
Engineering54.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1817.6%
Business109.8%
Education76.9%
Literature & Languages65.9%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities1211.8%
Total102100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Meriden

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Meriden

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Meriden are males with 2 vehicles (109, accounting for 51.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (69, making up 76.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Meriden
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle26 (12.2%)44 (31.0%)
2 Vehicles109 (51.2%)69 (48.6%)
3 Vehicles38 (17.8%)19 (13.4%)
4 Vehicles16 (7.5%)3 (2.1%)
5 or more Vehicles24 (11.3%)7 (4.9%)
Total213 (100.0%)142 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Meriden

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Meriden are 30 to 34 minutes (93 commuters, 26.6%), 20 to 24 minutes (61 commuters, 17.4%), and 25 to 29 minutes (57 commuters, 16.3%).
Commute Time in Meriden
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes144.0%
5 to 9 Minutes4713.4%
10 to 14 Minutes133.7%
15 to 19 Minutes246.9%
20 to 24 Minutes6117.4%
25 to 29 Minutes5716.3%
30 to 34 Minutes9326.6%
35 to 39 Minutes20.6%
40 to 44 Minutes30.9%
45 to 59 Minutes123.4%
60 to 89 Minutes154.3%
90 or more Minutes92.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Meriden

The most common commute times in Meriden are 20 to 24 minutes (46 commuters, 21.6%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (49 commuters, 35.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Meriden
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes3 (1.4%)11 (8.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes28 (13.2%)19 (13.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes10 (4.7%)3 (2.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes21 (9.9%)3 (2.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes46 (21.6%)15 (11.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes31 (14.5%)26 (19.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes44 (20.7%)49 (35.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (1.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes2 (0.9%)1 (0.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes4 (1.9%)8 (5.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes15 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes9 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Meriden

The most frequent times of departure to work in Meriden are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (61, 28.6%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (42, 30.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Meriden
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM9 (4.2%)12 (8.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM16 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM8 (3.8%)6 (4.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM61 (28.6%)8 (5.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM28 (13.2%)42 (30.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM14 (6.6%)27 (19.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4 (1.9%)14 (10.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM17 (8.0%)7 (5.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (1.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM10 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)8 (5.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM15 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM31 (14.5%)11 (8.0%)
Total213 (100.0%)137 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Meriden

Occupancy by Ownership in Meriden

Of the total 293 dwellings in Meriden, owner-occupied units account for 205 (70.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 88 (30.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Meriden
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units20570.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units8830.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units293100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Meriden

Occupancy by Household Size in Meriden
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5819.8%
2-Person Household12542.7%
3-Person Household5217.7%
4+ Person Household5819.8%
Total Housing Units293100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Meriden

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Meriden
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household34 (58.6%)24 (41.4%)
2-Person Household72 (57.6%)53 (42.4%)
3-Person Household44 (84.6%)8 (15.4%)
4+ Person Household55 (94.8%)3 (5.2%)
Total Housing Units205 (70.0%)88 (30.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Meriden

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Meriden
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School8 (80.0%)2 (20.0%)
High School Diploma62 (68.9%)28 (31.1%)
College/Associate Degree85 (76.6%)26 (23.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher50 (61.0%)32 (39.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Meriden

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Meriden
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6722.9%
35 to 44 Years6221.2%
45 to 54 Years4816.4%
55 to 64 Years5920.1%
65 to 74 Years4816.4%
75 to 84 Years62.1%
85 Years and Over31.0%
Total293100.0%

Housing Finances in Meriden

Median Income by Occupancy in Meriden

Median Income by Occupancy in Meriden
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied205 (70.0%)$74,375
Renter-Occupied88 (30.0%)$41,875
Average293 (100.0%)$69,449

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Meriden

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Meriden
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0008 (3.9%)1 (1.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)7 (8.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)4 (4.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9998 (3.9%)5 (5.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99915 (7.3%)10 (11.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9999 (4.4%)23 (26.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99966 (32.2%)28 (31.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99945 (22.0%)3 (3.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99948 (23.4%)4 (4.5%)
$150,000 or more6 (2.9%)3 (3.4%)
Total205 (100.0%)88 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Meriden

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Meriden
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30031 (15.1%)11 (12.5%)
$300 to $49917 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79935 (17.1%)36 (40.9%)
$800 to $99929 (14.1%)12 (13.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49962 (30.2%)29 (33.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99929 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4992 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total205 (100.0%)88 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Meriden

Housing Structures in Meriden

Housing Structures in Meriden
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached22777.5%
Single Unit, Attached175.8%
2 Unit Apartments155.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments165.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments144.8%
Mobile Home / Other41.4%
Total293100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Meriden

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Meriden
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached197 (86.8%)30 (13.2%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments4 (26.7%)11 (73.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total205 (70.0%)88 (30.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Meriden

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Meriden
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms13 (6.3%)15 (17.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms49 (23.9%)68 (77.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms96 (46.8%)4 (4.5%)
8 or more Rooms47 (22.9%)1 (1.1%)
Total205 (100.0%)88 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Meriden

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Meriden
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas177 (86.3%)71 (80.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas7 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity21 (10.2%)17 (19.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total205 (100.0%)88 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Meriden

Household Vehicle Usage in Meriden
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)3 (3.4%)
1 Vehicle73 (35.6%)30 (34.1%)
2 Vehicles63 (30.7%)53 (60.2%)
3 or more Vehicles69 (33.7%)2 (2.3%)
Total205 (100.0%)88 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Meriden

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Meriden

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units85120
Median Property Value$195,300$125,800
Median Household Income$68,750$5
Monthly Housing Costs$509$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,684$3

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Meriden

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Meriden
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0009 (10.6%)11 (9.2%)
$50,000 to $99,9994 (4.7%)8 (6.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99942 (49.4%)101 (84.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99930 (35.3%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total85 (100.0%)120 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Meriden

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Meriden
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)1 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $24,9994 (4.7%)8 (6.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9997 (8.2%)4 (3.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9994 (4.7%)8 (6.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99954 (63.5%)5 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9992 (2.4%)12 (10.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99913 (15.3%)43 (35.8%)
$150,000 or more1 (1.2%)35 (29.2%)
Total85 (100.0%)120 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Meriden

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Meriden
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x39 (45.9%)93,250 (77,708.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x2 (2.4%)70 (58.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x10 (11.8%)23 (19.2%)
4.0x or more34 (40.0%)8 (6.7%)
Total85 (100.0%)120 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Meriden

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Meriden
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80011 (12.9%)7 (5.8%)
$800 to $1,4992 (2.4%)6 (5.0%)
$800 to $1,49943 (50.6%)31 (25.8%)
Total85 (100.0%)120 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Meriden

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Meriden

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Meriden
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years112 (97.4%)3 (2.6%)
35 to 44 Years74 (96.1%)3 (3.9%)
45 to 54 Years55 (82.1%)12 (17.9%)
55 to 64 Years82 (73.9%)29 (26.1%)
65 to 74 Years56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total672 (93.5%)47 (6.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Meriden

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Meriden
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Meriden

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Meriden
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00065 (98.5%)1 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999105 (89.7%)12 (10.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999139 (82.7%)29 (17.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999127 (96.2%)5 (3.8%)
$100,000 and over236 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Meriden

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Meriden
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 617 (29.8%)40 (70.2%)
6 to 18 Years26 (18.8%)114 (82.6%)
19 to 25 Years3 (4.2%)68 (95.8%)
25 to 34 Years10 (8.7%)108 (93.9%)
35 to 44 Years10 (13.0%)65 (84.4%)
45 to 54 Years2 (3.0%)53 (79.1%)
55 to 64 Years44 (39.6%)40 (36.0%)
65 to 74 Years56 (100.0%)49 (87.5%)
75 Years and over27 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)
Total195 (27.1%)564 (78.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Meriden

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Meriden
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years24 (26.1%)1 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years3 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years40 (28.8%)28 (24.1%)
65 to 74 Years2 (6.7%)3 (11.5%)
75 Years and over4 (36.4%)15 (93.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Meriden

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Meriden: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years36 (25.9%)6 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years2 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (36.4%)3 (18.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Meriden: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (12.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Meriden: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years24 (26.1%)1 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years3 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years29 (20.9%)11 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (11.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Meriden: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years35 (25.2%)14 (12.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (87.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Meriden: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (12.5%)

Technology Access in Meriden

Computing Device Access in Meriden

Computing Device Access in Meriden
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop18864.2%
Smartphone28697.6%
Tablet14248.5%
No Computing Device41.4%
Total293100.0%

Internet Access in Meriden

Internet Access in Meriden
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home17760.4%
Cellular Data Only5418.4%
Satellite Internet113.7%
No Internet5318.1%
Total293100.0%

Meriden Summary

Meriden, Kansas is a small town located in Jefferson County, Kansas. It is situated on the banks of the Kansas River, about 25 miles west of Topeka. The population of Meriden was estimated to be 545 in 2020.

History

Meriden was founded in 1857 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The town was named after Meriden, Connecticut, the hometown of one of the settlers. The town was originally located on the south side of the Kansas River, but was moved to the north side in 1859.
The town was an important stop on the Santa Fe Trail, and was a major trading post for settlers in the area. The town was also a major stop on the Pony Express route.
In the late 1800s, Meriden was a thriving agricultural community. The town was home to several grain elevators, a flour mill, and a creamery. The town also had a hotel, a bank, and several stores.

Geography

Meriden is located in the rolling hills of eastern Kansas. The town is situated on the north side of the Kansas River, about 25 miles west of Topeka. The town is surrounded by farmland and is located near several small lakes.
The climate in Meriden is typical of the Midwest, with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average temperature in the winter is around 30 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

The economy of Meriden is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several grain elevators, a flour mill, and a creamery. The town also has several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.
The town is also home to a small manufacturing plant that produces agricultural equipment. The plant employs about 50 people.

Demographics

The population of Meriden was estimated to be 545 in 2020. The town is predominantly white, with about 95% of the population being white. The remaining 5% of the population is made up of African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans.
The median household income in Meriden is $45,000, and the median home value is $90,000. The town has a low unemployment rate, and the poverty rate is below the national average.
Meriden is a small town with a rich history and a strong sense of community. The town is home to several small businesses, and the economy is largely based on agriculture. The town is also home to a diverse population, with a mix of races and ethnicities. Meriden is a great place to live and work, and is a great example of small-town America.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Meriden?
Total Population of Meriden is 719.
What is the Total Male Population of Meriden?
Total Male Population of Meriden is 438.
What is the Total Female Population of Meriden?
Total Female Population of Meriden is 281.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Meriden?
There are 155.87 Males per 100 Females in Meriden.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Meriden?
There are 64.16 Females per 100 Males in Meriden.
What is the Median Population Age in Meriden?
Median Population Age in Meriden is 34.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Meriden
Average Family Size in Meriden is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Meriden
Average Household Size in Meriden is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Meriden?
Per Capita income in Meriden is $27,922.
What is the Median Family Income in Meriden?
Median Family Income in Meriden is $69,662.
What is the Median Household income in Meriden?
Median Household Income in Meriden is $69,449.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Meriden?
Income or Wage Gap in Meriden is 25.6%.
Women in Meriden earn 74.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Meriden?
Inequality or Gini Index in Meriden is 0.31.
How Large is the Labor Force in Meriden?
There are 382 People in the Labor Forcein in Meriden.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Meriden?
69.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Meriden.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Meriden?
Unemployment Rate in Meriden is 6.5%.