Meridian, CA

Q: What is the Total Population of Meridian?

Total Population of Meridian is 376.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Meridian?

Total Male Population of Meridian is 231.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Meridian?

Total Female Population of Meridian is 145.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Meridian?

There are 159.31 Males per 100 Females in Meridian.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Meridian?

There are 62.77 Females per 100 Males in Meridian.

Q: What is the Median Population Age in Meridian?

Median Population Age in Meridian is 31.1 Years.

Q: What is the Average Family Size in Meridian

Average Family Size in Meridian is 3.4 People.

Q: What is the Average Household Size in Meridian

Average Household Size in Meridian is 2.7 People.

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Meridian?

Per Capita income in Meridian is $28,268.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Meridian?

Median Family Income in Meridian is $58,056.

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Meridian Map

Meridian Overview

376

TOTAL POPULATION

231

MALE POPULATION

145

FEMALE POPULATION

159.31

MALES / 100 FEMALES

62.77

FEMALES / 100 MALES

31.1

MEDIAN AGE

3.4

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.7

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

$28,268

PER CAPITA INCOME

$58,056

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$50,917

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

0.50

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

141

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

49.3%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

7.8%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Meridian Zip Codes

95957

Meridian Area Codes

530

Race in Meridian

The most populous races in Meridian are White / Caucasian (256 | 68.1%), Some other Race (94 | 25.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (73 | 19.4%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	0	0.0%
Black / African American	6	1.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific	4	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	73	19.4%
Native / Alaskan	4	1.1%
White / Caucasian	256	68.1%
Two or more Races	12	3.2%
Some other Race	94	25.0%
Total	376	100.0%

Ancestry in Meridian

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
African	6	1.6%
American	5	1.3%
Canadian	12	3.2%
Cherokee	13	3.5%
Czechoslovakian	48	12.8%
Danish	66	17.5%
Eastern European	3	0.8%
English	52	13.8%
European	15	4.0%
German	12	3.2%
Greek	2	0.5%
Irish	24	6.4%
Italian	4	1.1%
Mexican	60	16.0%
Northern European	2	0.5%
Polish	6	1.6%
Samoan	4	1.1%
Scotch-Irish	4	1.1%
Scottish	5	1.3%
Spanish	13	3.5%
Subsaharan African	6	1.6%
Swedish	12	3.2%
Ute	3	0.8%
Welsh	2	0.5%
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Immigrants in Meridian

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Central America	7	1.9%
Fiji	6	1.6%
Latin America	7	1.9%
Mexico	7	1.9%
Oceania	6	1.6%
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Sex and Age in Meridian

The most populous age groups in Meridian are 25 to 29 Years (56 | 24.2%) for men and Under 5 Years (35 | 24.1%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	17 (7.4%)	35 (24.1%)
5 to 9 Years	10 (4.3%)	3 (2.1%)
10 to 14 Years	13 (5.6%)	12 (8.3%)
15 to 19 Years	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	17 (7.4%)	7 (4.8%)
25 to 29 Years	56 (24.2%)	12 (8.3%)
30 to 34 Years	15 (6.5%)	2 (1.4%)
35 to 39 Years	21 (9.1%)	8 (5.5%)
40 to 44 Years	2 (0.9%)	2 (1.4%)
45 to 49 Years	11 (4.8%)	8 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years	4 (1.7%)	7 (4.8%)
55 to 59 Years	17 (7.4%)	16 (11.0%)
60 to 64 Years	30 (13.0%)	9 (6.2%)
65 to 69 Years	11 (4.8%)	13 (9.0%)
70 to 74 Years	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)
80 to 84 Years	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.2%)
85 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	231 (100.0%)	145 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Meridian

Median Family Size in Meridian

The median family size in Meridian is 3.35 persons per family, with single male/father families (30 | 31.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.7 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (2 | 2.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.00 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	62 (66.0%)	3.23
Single Male/Father	30 (31.9%)	3.70
Single Female/Mother	2 (2.1%)	2.00
Total Families	94 (100.0%)	3.35

Median Household Size in Meridian

The median household size in Meridian is 2.67 persons per household, with single male/father households (30 | 21.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.1 persons per household. non-family households (47 | 33.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.04 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	62 (44.0%)	3.23
Single Male/Father	30 (21.3%)	4.10
Single Female/Mother	2 (1.4%)	2.00
Non-family	47 (33.3%)	1.04
Total Households	141 (100.0%)	2.67

Household Size by Marriage Status in Meridian

Out of a total of 141 households in Meridian, 94 (66.7%) are family households, while 47 (33.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 38, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 45.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	45 (31.9%)
2-Person Households	38 (27.0%)	2 (1.4%)
3-Person Households	12 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	25 (17.7%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	15 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	94 (66.7%)	47 (33.3%)

Female Fertility in Meridian

Fertility by Age in Meridian

Average fertility rate in Meridian is 333.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 500.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 69.2% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	4 (30.8%)	190.0
35 to 50 years	9 (69.2%)	500.0
Total	13 (100.0%)	333.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Meridian

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Meridian

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Meridian

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	10 (76.9%)	278.0
Bachelor's Degree	3 (23.1%)	1,000.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	13 (100.0%)	333.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Meridian

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income in Meridian

Income Overview in Meridian

Per Capita Income in Meridian is $28,268, while median incomes of families and households are $58,056 and $50,917 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	376	$28,268
Median Family Income	94	$58,056
Mean Family Income	94	$98,798
Median Household Income	141	$50,917
Mean Household Income	141	$79,077
Income Deficit	94	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	376	0.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	376	100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	376	0.50

Earnings by Sex in Meridian

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	98 (68.5%)	$33,409
Female	45 (31.5%)	$0
Total	143 (100.0%)	$33,068

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Meridian

The most common earnings brackets in Meridian are $2,500 to $4,999 for men (27 | 27.6%) and $100,000+ for women (11 | 24.4%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999	27 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999	6 (6.1%)	5 (11.1%)
$10,000 to $12,499	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999	2 (2.0%)	2 (4.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.4%)
$17,500 to $19,999	4 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	6 (13.3%)
$25,000 to $29,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999	11 (11.2%)	6 (13.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999	5 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999	6 (6.1%)	7 (15.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999	4 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	8 (8.2%)	3 (6.7%)
$100,000+	19 (19.4%)	11 (24.4%)
Total	98 (100.0%)	45 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Meridian

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	-	-
College or Associate's Degree	-	-
Bachelor's Degree	$165,625	$0
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$46,500	$55,714

Family Income in Meridian

Family Income Brackets in Meridian

According to the Meridian family income data, there are 33 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 35.1% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	0	0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	2	2.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	12	12.8%
$25,000 to $34,999	13	13.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	0	0.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	33	35.1%
$75,000 to $99,999	4	4.3%
$100,000 to $149,999	8	8.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	7	7.4%
$200,000+	15	16.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Meridian

3-person families (12 | 12.8%) account for the highest median family income in Meridian with $250,001 per family, while 3-person families (12 | 12.8%) have the highest median income of $83,334 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	38 (40.4%)	$51,136
3-Person Families	12 (12.8%)	$250,001
4-Person Families	38 (40.4%)	$0
5-Person Families	2 (2.1%)	$0
6-Person Families	4 (4.3%)	$0
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	94 (100.0%)	$58,056

Family Income by Number of Earners in Meridian

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	19 (20.2%)	$50,795
1 Earner	38 (40.4%)	$53,333
2 Earners	28 (29.8%)	$0
3+ Earners	9 (9.6%)	$0
Total	94 (100.0%)	$58,056

Household Income in Meridian

Household Income Brackets in Meridian

With 35 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Meridian, accounting for 24.8% of all households. In contrast, only 6 households (4.3%) fall into the $75,000 to $99,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	9	6.4%
$10,000 to $14,999	8	5.7%
$15,000 to $24,999	17	12.1%
$25,000 to $34,999	16	11.3%
$35,000 to $49,999	15	10.6%
$50,000 to $74,999	35	24.8%
$75,000 to $99,999	6	4.3%
$100,000 to $149,999	13	9.2%
$150,000 to $199,999	7	5.0%
$200,000+	15	10.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Meridian

The median household income in Meridian is $50,917, with the highest median household income of $58,194 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 75 households (53.2%) 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 7 households (5.0%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	7 (5.0%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	38 (27.0%)	$0
45 to 64 Years	75 (53.2%)	$58,194
65+ Years	21 (14.9%)	$28,750
Total	141 (100.0%)	$50,917

Poverty in Meridian

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Meridian

With 10.4% poverty level for males and 17.2% for females among the residents of Meridian, 45 to 54 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5 males (33.3%) and 12 females (85.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	3 (42.9%)
25 to 34 Years	5 (7.0%)	12 (85.7%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	5 (33.3%)	2 (13.3%)
55 to 64 Years	12 (25.5%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	2 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	8 (72.7%)
Total	24 (10.4%)	25 (17.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Meridian

According to the poverty statistics in Meridian, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 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.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	17 (100.0%)	35 (100.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	15 (100.0%)	5 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years	8 (100.0%)	10 (100.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	17 (100.0%)	4 (57.1%)
25 to 34 Years	66 (93.0%)	2 (14.3%)
35 to 44 Years	23 (100.0%)	10 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years	10 (66.7%)	13 (86.7%)
55 to 64 Years	35 (74.5%)	25 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years	11 (84.6%)	13 (100.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	3 (27.3%)
Total	207 (89.6%)	120 (82.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Meridian

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Meridian show that 4.8% or 3 of the total 62 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 9.7%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	28 (90.3%)	3 (9.7%)
1 or 2 Children	25 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	59 (95.2%)	3 (4.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Meridian

According to the poverty data in Meridian, 20.0% or 6 single-father households and 100.0% or 2 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (35.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	6 (35.3%)	2 (100.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	6 (20.0%)	2 (100.0%)

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

The poverty data for Meridian shows that 3 of the married-couple family households (4.8%) and 8 of the single-parent households (25.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (9.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 household (42.1%) living below poverty.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	3 (9.7%)	8 (42.1%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	3 (4.8%)	8 (25.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Meridian

Employment by Class of Employer in Meridian

Among the 111 employed individuals in Meridian, private company employees (44 | 39.6%), local government employees (19 | 17.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (15 | 13.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	44	39.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	0	0.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	12	10.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations	15	13.5%
Local Government Employees	19	17.1%
State Government Employees	8	7.2%
Federal Government Employees	8	7.2%
Unpaid Family Workers	5	4.5%
Total	111	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Meridian

According to the labor force statistics for Meridian, out of the total population over 16 years of age (286), 49.3% or 141 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.8% or 11 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 17 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.0% or 5 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	3 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	20 (83.3%)	5 (25.0%)
25 to 29 Years	14 (20.6%)	2 (14.3%)
30 to 34 Years	17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	31 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	18 (60.0%)	2 (11.1%)
55 to 59 Years	17 (51.5%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	16 (41.0%)	2 (12.5%)
65 to 74 Years	5 (19.2%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	141 (49.3%)	11 (7.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Meridian

According to labor force statistics for Meridian, 51.4% of individuals (113) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (220) are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 6 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 72.0% or 59 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.8% or 4 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	4 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	32 (65.3%)	3 (6.3%)
College / Associate Degree	59 (72.0%)	6 (6.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	18 (51.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	113 (51.4%)	12 (5.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Meridian

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Meridian are Management (24 | 18.5%), Business & Financial (12 | 9.2%), Community & Social Service (9 | 6.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (9 | 6.9%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	16 (66.7%)	8 (33.3%)
Business & Financial	0 (0.0%)	12 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	0 (0.0%)	9 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	0 (0.0%)	9 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	16 (35.6%)	29 (64.4%)
Total (Overall)	91 (70.0%)	39 (30.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Meridian are Food Preparation & Serving (14 | 10.8%), Healthcare Support (7 | 5.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (6 | 4.6%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Meridian, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (78.6%), and Healthcare Support (57.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (42.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (21.4%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	4 (57.1%)	3 (42.9%)
Security & Protection	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	11 (78.6%)	3 (21.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	21 (77.8%)	6 (22.2%)
Total (Overall)	91 (70.0%)	39 (30.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Meridian are Sales & Related (2 | 1.5%), and Office & Administration (2 | 1.5%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
Office & Administration	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	0 (0.0%)	4 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)	91 (70.0%)	39 (30.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Meridian are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (22 | 16.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (10 | 7.7%), and Construction & Extraction (2 | 1.5%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	22 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	34 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	91 (70.0%)	39 (30.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Meridian are Transportation (12 | 9.2%), and Material Moving (8 | 6.1%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Transportation	12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	20 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	91 (70.0%)	39 (30.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Meridian

Employment Industries in Meridian

The major employment industries in Meridian include Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (36 | 27.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (17 | 13.1%), Retail Trade (16 | 12.3%), Public Administration (13 | 10.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (9 | 6.9%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Meridian

The Meridian industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	36 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	14 (87.5%)	2 (12.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Utilities	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance	0 (0.0%)	7 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Educational Services	0 (0.0%)	9 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	12 (70.6%)	5 (29.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
Public Administration	2 (15.4%)	11 (84.6%)
Total	91 (70.0%)	39 (30.0%)

Education in Meridian

School Enrollment in Meridian

The most common levels of schooling among the 57 students in Meridian are middle school (17 | 29.8%), college / undergraduate (12 | 21.0%), and graduate / professional (12 | 21.0%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	5.3%
Elementary School	5	8.8%
Middle School	17	29.8%
High School	8	14.0%
College / Undergraduate	12	21.0%
Graduate / Professional	12	21.0%
Total	57	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Meridian

Out of a total of 57 students who are enrolled in schools in Meridian, 4 (7.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 53 (93.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (18.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	18 (81.8%)	4 (18.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	53 (93.0%)	4 (7.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Meridian

Bio, nature & agricultural (12 | 28.6%), liberal arts & history (9 | 21.4%), education (7 | 16.7%), arts & humanities (5 | 11.9%), and business (4 | 9.5%) are the most common fields of study among 42 individuals in Meridian who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	0	0.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	12	28.6%
Physical & Health Sciences	0	0.0%
Psychology	0	0.0%
Social Sciences	0	0.0%
Engineering	3	7.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	0	0.0%
Business	4	9.5%
Education	7	16.7%
Literature & Languages	0	0.0%
Liberal Arts & History	9	21.4%
Visual & Performing Arts	2	4.8%
Communications	0	0.0%
Arts & Humanities	5	11.9%
Total	42	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Meridian

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Meridian

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Meridian are males with 2 vehicles (34, accounting for 47.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (8, making up 87.2%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	3 (4.2%)	3 (7.7%)
1 Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.1%)
2 Vehicles	34 (47.2%)	8 (20.5%)
3 Vehicles	14 (19.4%)	12 (30.8%)
4 Vehicles	5 (6.9%)	2 (5.1%)
5 or more Vehicles	16 (22.2%)	12 (30.8%)
Total	72 (100.0%)	39 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Meridian

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Meridian are 15 to 19 minutes (18 commuters, 17.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (17 commuters, 16.5%), and 20 to 24 minutes (16 commuters, 15.5%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	13	12.6%
5 to 9 Minutes	17	16.5%
10 to 14 Minutes	15	14.6%
15 to 19 Minutes	18	17.5%
20 to 24 Minutes	16	15.5%
25 to 29 Minutes	7	6.8%
30 to 34 Minutes	4	3.9%
35 to 39 Minutes	0	0.0%
40 to 44 Minutes	0	0.0%
45 to 59 Minutes	0	0.0%
60 to 89 Minutes	4	3.9%
90 or more Minutes	9	8.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Meridian

The most common commute times in Meridian are 10 to 14 minutes (15 commuters, 22.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (9 commuters, 25.0%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	13 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes	11 (16.4%)	6 (16.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes	15 (22.4%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes	9 (13.4%)	9 (25.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes	13 (19.4%)	3 (8.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	7 (19.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes	4 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes	2 (3.0%)	2 (5.6%)
90 or more Minutes	0 (0.0%)	9 (25.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Meridian

The most frequent times of departure to work in Meridian are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (18, 26.9%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (8, 22.2%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	7 (10.4%)	2 (5.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	10 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	4 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	8 (22.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	10 (14.9%)	7 (19.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	18 (26.9%)	2 (5.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	12 (17.9%)	0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	4 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	6 (16.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	6 (16.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	0 (0.0%)	5 (13.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	67 (100.0%)	36 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Meridian

Occupancy by Ownership in Meridian

Of the total 141 dwellings in Meridian, owner-occupied units account for 76 (53.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 65 (46.1%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	76	53.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	65	46.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units	141	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Meridian

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	45	31.9%
2-Person Household	40	28.4%
3-Person Household	12	8.5%
4+ Person Household	44	31.2%
Total Housing Units	141	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Meridian

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	13 (28.9%)	32 (71.1%)
2-Person Household	33 (82.5%)	7 (17.5%)
3-Person Household	12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household	18 (40.9%)	26 (59.1%)
Total Housing Units	76 (53.9%)	65 (46.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Meridian

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	19 (59.4%)	13 (40.6%)
College/Associate Degree	30 (45.5%)	36 (54.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	16 (50.0%)	16 (50.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Meridian

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	22	15.6%
35 to 44 Years	23	16.3%
45 to 54 Years	18	12.8%
55 to 64 Years	57	40.4%
65 to 74 Years	16	11.4%
75 to 84 Years	5	3.5%
85 Years and Over	0	0.0%
Total	141	100.0%

Housing Finances in Meridian

Median Income by Occupancy in Meridian

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	76 (53.9%)	$74,375
Renter-Occupied	65 (46.1%)	$34,432
Average	141 (100.0%)	$50,917

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Meridian

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999	2 (2.6%)	5 (7.7%)
$10,000 to $14,999	0 (0.0%)	8 (12.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999	6 (7.9%)	3 (4.6%)
$20,000 to $24,999	3 (4.0%)	5 (7.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999	2 (2.6%)	14 (21.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999	2 (2.6%)	13 (20.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	22 (28.9%)	13 (20.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	4 (5.3%)	2 (3.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999	13 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more	20 (26.3%)	2 (3.1%)
Total	76 (100.0%)	65 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Meridian

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	8 (10.5%)	5 (7.7%)
$300 to $499	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799	21 (27.6%)	38 (58.5%)
$800 to $999	2 (2.6%)	15 (23.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499	21 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999	12 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499	4 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)
$3,000 or more	6 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	76 (100.0%)	65 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Meridian

Housing Structures in Meridian

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	132	93.6%
Single Unit, Attached	3	2.1%
2 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
10 or more Apartments	0	0.0%
Mobile Home / Other	6	4.3%
Total	141	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Meridian

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	76 (57.6%)	56 (42.4%)
Single Unit, Attached	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	0 (0.0%)	6 (100.0%)
Total	76 (53.9%)	65 (46.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Meridian

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms	0 (0.0%)	27 (41.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms	20 (26.3%)	28 (43.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms	29 (38.2%)	8 (12.3%)
8 or more Rooms	27 (35.5%)	2 (3.1%)
Total	76 (100.0%)	65 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Meridian

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	31 (40.8%)	51 (78.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	4 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	27 (35.5%)	14 (21.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	14 (18.4%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	76 (100.0%)	65 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Meridian

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	14 (21.5%)
1 Vehicle	12 (15.8%)	10 (15.4%)
2 Vehicles	17 (22.4%)	39 (60.0%)
3 or more Vehicles	47 (61.8%)	2 (3.1%)
Total	76 (100.0%)	65 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Meridian

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Meridian

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	31	45
Median Property Value	$213,900	$283,800
Median Household Income	$50,568	$20
Monthly Housing Costs	$537	$6
Real Estate Taxes	-	-

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Meridian

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	2 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999	24 (77.4%)	28 (62.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999	5 (16.1%)	9 (20.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.9%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.4%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.4%)
Total	31 (100.0%)	45 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Meridian

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	2 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	9 (29.0%)	2 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	2 (6.5%)	2 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999	16 (51.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	6 (13.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999	2 (6.5%)	4 (8.9%)
$150,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	11 (24.4%)
Total	31 (100.0%)	45 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Meridian

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	2 (6.5%)	116,806 (259,568.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x	2 (6.5%)	18 (40.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x	11 (35.5%)	11 (24.4%)
4.0x or more	16 (51.6%)	4 (8.9%)
Total	31 (100.0%)	45 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Meridian

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	15 (48.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	8 (25.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	8 (25.8%)	5 (11.1%)
Total	31 (100.0%)	45 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Meridian

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Meridian

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	52 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	38 (88.4%)	5 (11.6%)
19 to 25 Years	24 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years	83 (97.7%)	2 (2.4%)
35 to 44 Years	25 (75.8%)	8 (24.2%)
45 to 54 Years	30 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	70 (97.2%)	2 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years	26 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	359 (95.5%)	17 (4.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Meridian

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	52 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	38 (88.4%)	5 (11.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	24 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Meridian

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	45 (95.7%)	2 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999	77 (97.5%)	2 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999	129 (96.3%)	5 (3.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over	92 (92.0%)	8 (8.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Meridian

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	26 (50.0%)	26 (50.0%)
6 to 18 Years	13 (30.2%)	25 (58.1%)
19 to 25 Years	3 (12.5%)	21 (87.5%)
25 to 34 Years	62 (72.9%)	21 (24.7%)
35 to 44 Years	13 (39.4%)	12 (36.4%)
45 to 54 Years	7 (23.3%)	23 (76.7%)
55 to 64 Years	26 (36.1%)	45 (62.5%)
65 to 74 Years	26 (100.0%)	12 (46.2%)
75 Years and over	11 (100.0%)	3 (27.3%)
Total	187 (49.7%)	188 (50.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Meridian

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	42 (47.7%)	15 (71.4%)
35 to 64 Years	29 (34.1%)	5 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years	9 (69.2%)	7 (53.8%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	9 (81.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Meridian

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Meridian: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	39 (44.3%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	1 (1.2%)	1 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years	9 (69.2%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	9 (81.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Meridian: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	12 (57.1%)
35 to 64 Years	7 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	6 (54.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Meridian: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	3 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	1 (1.2%)	2 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	5 (38.5%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Meridian: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	3 (14.3%)
35 to 64 Years	23 (27.1%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	7 (53.8%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	9 (81.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Meridian: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	23 (27.1%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Meridian

Computing Device Access in Meridian

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	94	66.7%
Smartphone	126	89.4%
Tablet	71	50.3%
No Computing Device	13	9.2%
Total	141	100.0%

Internet Access in Meridian

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	28	19.9%
Cellular Data Only	55	39.0%
Satellite Internet	18	12.8%
No Internet	40	28.4%
Total	141	100.0%

Meridian Summary

History

Meridian was founded in 1872 by a group of settlers from the Midwest. The town was named after the nearby Meridian School, which was established in 1871. The school was named after the meridian line that ran through the area. The town was originally a farming community, and the main crops grown were wheat, barley, and alfalfa.

In the early 1900s, the town began to grow and develop. The first post office was established in 1906, and the first telephone service was established in 1909. The town also had a general store, a blacksmith shop, and a hotel.

In the 1920s, the town began to experience a population boom. This was due to the construction of the Southern Pacific Railroad, which ran through the town. The railroad brought in new businesses and jobs, and the population of Meridian grew to over 1,000 by the 1930s.

In the 1950s, the town experienced a decline in population as many of the residents moved away to larger cities. However, the town has since experienced a resurgence in population and is now home to a diverse population of people from all over the world.

Geography

Meridian is located in the San Joaquin Valley in Fresno County, California. It is situated about 10 miles south of the city of Fresno and is part of the Fresno-Madera Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is located at an elevation of about 200 feet above sea level.

The climate in Meridian is hot and dry in the summer and mild in the winter. The average high temperature in the summer is around 95 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average low temperature in the winter is around 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

The economy of Meridian is largely based on agriculture. The main crops grown in the area are wheat, barley, and alfalfa. Other crops grown in the area include corn, cotton, and tomatoes.

The town also has a few small businesses, including a general store, a gas station, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

The population of Meridian was estimated to be 1,845 in 2019. The racial makeup of the town is predominantly Hispanic or Latino, with about 75% of the population identifying as such. The remaining population is made up of White, African American, Asian, and Native American individuals.

The median household income in Meridian is $45,000, and the median home value is $150,000. The town has a poverty rate of about 20%, which is higher than the national average.

Conclusion

Meridian, California is a small unincorporated community located in the San Joaquin Valley in Fresno County, California. It is situated about 10 miles south of the city of Fresno and is part of the Fresno-Madera Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Meridian was estimated to be 1,845 in 2019. The town has a diverse population and is largely based on agriculture. The median household income in Meridian is $45,000, and the median home value is $150,000. The town has a poverty rate of about 20%, which is higher than the national average.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Meridian?

Total Population of Meridian is 376.

What is the Total Male Population of Meridian?

Total Male Population of Meridian is 231.

What is the Total Female Population of Meridian?

Total Female Population of Meridian is 145.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Meridian?

There are 159.31 Males per 100 Females in Meridian.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Meridian?

There are 62.77 Females per 100 Males in Meridian.

What is the Median Population Age in Meridian?

Median Population Age in Meridian is 31.1 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Meridian

Average Family Size in Meridian is 3.4 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Meridian

Average Household Size in Meridian is 2.7 People.

What is Per Capita Income in Meridian?

Per Capita income in Meridian is $28,268.

What is the Median Family Income in Meridian?

Median Family Income in Meridian is $58,056.

What is the Median Household income in Meridian?

Median Household Income in Meridian is $50,917.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Meridian?

Inequality or Gini Index in Meridian is 0.50.

How Large is the Labor Force in Meridian?

There are 141 People in the Labor Forcein in Meridian.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Meridian?

49.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Meridian.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Meridian?

Unemployment Rate in Meridian is 7.8%.