Meridian, TX
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Meridian Overview
1,691
TOTAL POPULATION
879
MALE POPULATION
812
FEMALE POPULATION
108.25
MALES / 100 FEMALES
92.38
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,182
PER CAPITA INCOME
$65,461
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$56,495
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
7.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
92.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
741
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
53.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
0.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Meridian Zip Codes
Meridian Area Codes
Race in Meridian
The most populous races in Meridian are White / Caucasian (1,418 | 83.9%), Hispanic or Latino (378 | 22.4%), and Two or more Races (160 | 9.5%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 8 | 0.5% |
| Black / African American | 52 | 3.1% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 378 | 22.4% |
| Native / Alaskan | 28 | 1.7% |
| White / Caucasian | 1,418 | 83.9% |
| Two or more Races | 160 | 9.5% |
| Some other Race | 25 | 1.5% |
| Total | 1,691 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Meridian
The most populous ancestries reported in Meridian are Mexican (339 | 20.1%), Irish (252 | 14.9%), German (214 | 12.7%), European (210 | 12.4%), and English (106 | 6.3%), together accounting for 66.3% of all Meridian residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 40 | 2.4% |
| American | 52 | 3.1% |
| Austrian | 19 | 1.1% |
| Central American | 6 | 0.4% |
| Cherokee | 32 | 1.9% |
| Chickasaw | 2 | 0.1% |
| Czech | 9 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 3 | 0.2% |
| English | 106 | 6.3% |
| European | 210 | 12.4% |
| French | 15 | 0.9% |
| German | 214 | 12.7% |
| Greek | 3 | 0.2% |
| Guatemalan | 6 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 252 | 14.9% |
| Italian | 9 | 0.5% |
| Korean | 11 | 0.6% |
| Mexican | 339 | 20.1% |
| Norwegian | 10 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 8 | 0.5% |
| Scotch-Irish | 41 | 2.4% |
| Scottish | 90 | 5.3% |
| Subsaharan African | 40 | 2.4% | View All 23 Rows |
Immigrants in Meridian
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Meridian came from Central America (112 | 6.6%), Latin America (112 | 6.6%), Mexico (112 | 6.6%), Europe (5 | 0.3%), and Germany (5 | 0.3%), together accounting for 20.5% of all Meridian residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 3 | 0.2% |
| Central America | 112 | 6.6% |
| Europe | 5 | 0.3% |
| Germany | 5 | 0.3% |
| Latin America | 112 | 6.6% |
| Mexico | 112 | 6.6% |
| Philippines | 3 | 0.2% |
| South Eastern Asia | 3 | 0.2% |
| Western Europe | 5 | 0.3% | View All 9 Rows |
Sex and Age in Meridian
Sex and Age in Meridian
The most populous age groups in Meridian are 15 to 19 Years (138 | 15.7%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (107 | 13.2%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 21 (2.4%) | 25 (3.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 55 (6.3%) | 70 (8.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 25 (2.8%) | 32 (3.9%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 138 (15.7%) | 96 (11.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 51 (5.8%) | 25 (3.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 62 (7.0%) | 31 (3.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 24 (2.7%) | 46 (5.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 64 (7.3%) | 34 (4.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 21 (2.4%) | 43 (5.3%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 21 (2.4%) | 94 (11.6%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 86 (9.8%) | 22 (2.7%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 39 (4.4%) | 28 (3.5%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 103 (11.7%) | 107 (13.2%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 40 (4.5%) | 16 (2.0%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 41 (4.7%) | 47 (5.8%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 26 (3.0%) | 27 (3.3%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 49 (5.6%) | 37 (4.6%) |
| 85 Years and over | 13 (1.5%) | 32 (3.9%) |
| Total | 879 (100.0%) | 812 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Meridian
Median Family Size in Meridian
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 273 (68.8%) | 3.36 |
| Single Male/Father | 0 (0.0%) | - |
| Single Female/Mother | 124 (31.2%) | 3.20 |
| Total Families | 397 (100.0%) | 3.31 |
Median Household Size in Meridian
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 273 (43.1%) | 3.47 |
| Single Male/Father | 0 (0.0%) | - |
| Single Female/Mother | 124 (19.6%) | 3.45 |
| Non-family | 236 (37.3%) | 1.04 |
| Total Households | 633 (100.0%) | 2.56 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Meridian
Out of a total of 633 households in Meridian, 397 (62.7%) are family households, while 236 (37.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 203, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 227.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 227 (35.9%) |
| 2-Person Households | 203 (32.1%) | 9 (1.4%) |
| 3-Person Households | 60 (9.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 80 (12.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 4 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 45 (7.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 5 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 397 (62.7%) | 236 (37.3%) |
Female Fertility in Meridian
Fertility by Age in Meridian
Average fertility rate in Meridian is 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 108.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% 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 | 11 (100.0%) | 108.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 11 (100.0%) | 29.0 |
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 | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Meridian
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 11 (100.0%) | 94.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 11 (100.0%) | 29.0 |
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%) | 11 (100.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
Income in Meridian
Income Overview in Meridian
Per Capita Income in Meridian is $26,182, while median incomes of families and households are $65,461 and $56,495 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 1,691 | $26,182 |
| Median Family Income | 397 | $65,461 |
| Mean Family Income | 397 | $79,491 |
| Median Household Income | 633 | $56,495 |
| Mean Household Income | 633 | $67,452 |
| Income Deficit | 397 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 1,691 | 7.20% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 1,691 | 92.80¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 1,691 | 0.40 |
Earnings by Sex in Meridian
Average Earnings in Meridian are $32,102, $29,844 for men and $32,159 for women, a difference of 7.2%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 361 (46.9%) | $29,844 |
| Female | 408 (53.1%) | $32,159 |
| Total | 769 (100.0%) | $32,102 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Meridian
The most common earnings brackets in Meridian are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (45 | 12.5%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (87 | 21.3%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 19 (5.3%) | 8 (2.0%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (0.7%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (6.4%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 23 (6.4%) | 20 (4.9%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 39 (10.8%) | 15 (3.7%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 18 (5.0%) | 37 (9.1%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (4.9%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 4 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 13 (3.6%) | 13 (3.2%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 20 (5.5%) | 21 (5.1%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 45 (12.5%) | 22 (5.4%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 19 (5.3%) | 40 (9.8%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 37 (10.2%) | 87 (21.3%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 22 (6.1%) | 56 (13.7%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 44 (12.2%) | 9 (2.2%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (2.0%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 20 (5.5%) | 17 (4.2%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 6 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15 (4.2%) | 3 (0.7%) |
| $100,000+ | 17 (4.7%) | 3 (0.7%) |
| Total | 361 (100.0%) | 408 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Meridian
Average earnings in Meridian are $36,339 for men and $36,563 for women, a difference of 0.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $64,000, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $25,664. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $50,625, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $13,750.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $25,664 | $13,750 |
| High School Diploma | $39,313 | $15,313 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $45,781 | $38,700 |
| Bachelor's Degree | - | - |
| Graduate Degree | $64,000 | $0 |
| Total | $36,339 | $36,563 |
Family Income in Meridian
Family Income Brackets in Meridian
According to the Meridian family income data, there are 134 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 33.8% of all families.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 15 | 3.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 38 | 9.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 29 | 7.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 75 | 18.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 62 | 15.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 26 | 6.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 134 | 33.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7 | 1.8% |
| $200,000+ | 11 | 2.8% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Meridian
6-person families (45 | 11.3%) account for the highest median family income in Meridian with $120,337 per family, while 6-person families (45 | 11.3%) have the highest median income of $20,056 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 222 (55.9%) | $0 |
| 3-Person Families | 79 (19.9%) | $0 |
| 4-Person Families | 42 (10.6%) | $64,375 |
| 5-Person Families | 4 (1.0%) | $0 |
| 6-Person Families | 45 (11.3%) | $120,337 |
| 7+ Person Families | 5 (1.3%) | $0 |
| Total | 397 (100.0%) | $65,461 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Meridian
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 62 (15.6%) | $42,321 |
| 1 Earner | 191 (48.1%) | $0 |
| 2 Earners | 81 (20.4%) | $83,173 |
| 3+ Earners | 63 (15.9%) | $120,529 |
| Total | 397 (100.0%) | $65,461 |
Household Income in Meridian
Household Income Brackets in Meridian
With 146 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Meridian, accounting for 23.1% of all households. In contrast, only 7 households (1.1%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 55 | 8.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 29 | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 79 | 12.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 19 | 3.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 99 | 15.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 127 | 20.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 58 | 9.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 146 | 23.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7 | 1.1% |
| $200,000+ | 14 | 2.2% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Meridian
The median household income in Meridian is $56,495, with the highest median household income of $82,788 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 279 households (44.1%) 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 19 households (3.0%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 19 (3.0%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 117 (18.5%) | $48,438 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 279 (44.1%) | $82,788 |
| 65+ Years | 218 (34.4%) | $43,750 |
| Total | 633 (100.0%) | $56,495 |
Poverty in Meridian
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Meridian
With 14.9% poverty level for males and 20.3% for females among the residents of Meridian, under 5 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 17 males (80.9%) and 34 females (44.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 17 (80.9%) | 7 (28.0%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (38.2%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 40 (50.0%) | 14 (25.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 9 (11.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 18 (20.7%) | 13 (20.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 23 (26.7%) | 34 (44.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (16.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 10 (7.6%) | 17 (12.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3 (3.7%) | 13 (20.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3 (4.3%) | 31 (39.7%) |
| Total | 123 (14.9%) | 161 (20.3%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Meridian
According to the poverty statistics in Meridian, males aged 15 years and females aged 12 to 14 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 | 4 (19.1%) | 18 (72.0%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (61.8%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 40 (50.0%) | 42 (75.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| 15 Years | 15 (100.0%) | 56 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 72 (88.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 69 (79.3%) | 52 (80.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 63 (73.3%) | 43 (55.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 67 (100.0%) | 77 (100.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 107 (100.0%) | 97 (83.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 122 (92.4%) | 118 (87.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 78 (96.3%) | 50 (79.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 66 (95.7%) | 47 (60.3%) |
| Total | 703 (85.1%) | 633 (79.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Meridian
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Meridian show that 2.2% or 6 of the total 273 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 3.1%, comprising of 6 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 | 190 (96.9%) | 6 (3.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 67 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 267 (97.8%) | 6 (2.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Meridian
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 47 (61.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 56 (45.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Meridian
The poverty data for Meridian shows that 6 of the married-couple family households (2.2%) and 56 of the single-parent households (45.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (3.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 6 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 47 (61.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6 (2.2%) | 56 (45.2%) |
Employment Characteristics in Meridian
Employment by Class of Employer in Meridian
Among the 734 employed individuals in Meridian, private company employees (408 | 55.6%), local government employees (170 | 23.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (97 | 13.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 408 | 55.6% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 3 | 0.4% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 97 | 13.2% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 17 | 2.3% |
| Local Government Employees | 170 | 23.2% |
| State Government Employees | 35 | 4.8% |
| Federal Government Employees | 4 | 0.5% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 734 | 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 (1,392), 53.2% or 741 individuals are in the labor force, with 0.8% or 6 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 70 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 5.1% or 6 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 45 (27.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 66 (86.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 68 (73.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 70 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 117 (72.2%) | 6 (5.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 162 (72.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 58 (86.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 101 (48.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 13 (9.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 40 (21.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 741 (53.2%) | 6 (0.8%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Meridian
According to labor force statistics for Meridian, 69.8% of individuals (576) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (825) are in the labor force, with 1.0% or 6 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 81.7% or 58 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 1.3% or 3 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 58 (81.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 224 (71.8%) | 4 (1.3%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 241 (66.4%) | 4 (1.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 53 (67.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 576 (69.8%) | 8 (1.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Meridian
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Meridian are Community & Social Service (77 | 10.5%), Management (67 | 9.1%), Education Instruction & Library (49 | 6.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (44 | 6.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (44 | 6.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Meridian, the most male-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Management (64.2%), and Education, Arts & Media (47.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (93.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 43 (64.2%) | 24 (35.8%) |
| Business & Financial | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 3 (6.8%) | 41 (93.2%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 3 (6.8%) | 41 (93.2%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 30 (39.0%) | 47 (61.0%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 11 (47.8%) | 12 (52.2%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 14 (28.6%) | 35 (71.4%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 8 (19.5%) | 33 (80.5%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 84 (36.2%) | 148 (63.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 342 (46.6%) | 392 (53.4%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Meridian are Healthcare Support (36 | 4.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (26 | 3.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (25 | 3.4%), Security & Protection (15 | 2.0%), and Law Enforcement (13 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Meridian, 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%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.8%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 36 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 12 (46.2%) | 14 (53.8%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 13 (52.0%) | 12 (48.0%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 40 (37.4%) | 67 (62.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 342 (46.6%) | 392 (53.4%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Meridian are Office & Administration (101 | 13.8%), and Sales & Related (81 | 11.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 21 (25.9%) | 60 (74.1%) |
| Office & Administration | 0 (0.0%) | 101 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 21 (11.5%) | 161 (88.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 342 (46.6%) | 392 (53.4%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Meridian are Construction & Extraction (66 | 9.0%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (28 | 3.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (22 | 3.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 28 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 57 (86.4%) | 9 (13.6%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 107 (92.2%) | 9 (7.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 342 (46.6%) | 392 (53.4%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Meridian are Material Moving (64 | 8.7%), Transportation (20 | 2.7%), and Production (13 | 1.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Transportation | 17 (85.0%) | 3 (15.0%) |
| Material Moving | 60 (93.8%) | 4 (6.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 90 (92.8%) | 7 (7.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 342 (46.6%) | 392 (53.4%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Meridian
Employment Industries in Meridian
The major employment industries in Meridian include Retail Trade (119 | 16.2%), Public Administration (113 | 15.4%), Construction (83 | 11.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (82 | 11.2%), and Manufacturing (70 | 9.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Meridian
The Meridian industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (84.2%), and Public Administration (84.1%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 38 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 74 (89.2%) | 9 (10.8%) |
| Manufacturing | 25 (35.7%) | 45 (64.3%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 61 (51.3%) | 58 (48.7%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 7 (70.0%) | 3 (30.0%) |
| Utilities | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 3 (42.9%) | 4 (57.1%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 12 (38.7%) | 19 (61.3%) |
| Educational Services | 21 (30.4%) | 48 (69.6%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 13 (15.9%) | 69 (84.2%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 8 (22.9%) | 27 (77.1%) |
| Public Administration | 18 (15.9%) | 95 (84.1%) |
| Total | 342 (46.6%) | 392 (53.4%) |
Education in Meridian
School Enrollment in Meridian
The most common levels of schooling among the 416 students in Meridian are high school (166 | 39.9%), elementary school (91 | 21.9%), and middle school (57 | 13.7%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 17 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 15 | 3.6% |
| Elementary School | 91 | 21.9% |
| Middle School | 57 | 13.7% |
| High School | 166 | 39.9% |
| College / Undergraduate | 47 | 11.3% |
| Graduate / Professional | 23 | 5.5% |
| Total | 416 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Meridian
Out of a total of 416 students who are enrolled in schools in Meridian, 18 (4.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 398 (95.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 119 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 119 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 57 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 152 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 25 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 398 (95.7%) | 18 (4.3%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Meridian
Arts & humanities (43 | 29.0%), liberal arts & history (26 | 17.6%), education (22 | 14.9%), social sciences (21 | 14.2%), and business (13 | 8.8%) are the most common fields of study among 148 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 | 8.1% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 3 | 2.0% |
| Psychology | 0 | 0.0% |
| Social Sciences | 21 | 14.2% |
| Engineering | 8 | 5.4% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 0 | 0.0% |
| Business | 13 | 8.8% |
| Education | 22 | 14.9% |
| Literature & Languages | 0 | 0.0% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 26 | 17.6% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
| Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
| Arts & Humanities | 43 | 29.0% |
| Total | 148 | 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 (100, accounting for 29.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (114, making up 25.5%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 73 (21.3%) | 136 (34.7%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 100 (29.2%) | 114 (29.1%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 86 (25.2%) | 108 (27.6%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 68 (19.9%) | 32 (8.2%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 15 (4.4%) | 2 (0.5%) |
| Total | 342 (100.0%) | 392 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Meridian
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Meridian are less than 5 minutes (173 commuters, 25.0%), 5 to 9 minutes (101 commuters, 14.6%), and 10 to 14 minutes (85 commuters, 12.3%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 173 | 25.0% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 101 | 14.6% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 85 | 12.3% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 83 | 12.0% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 23 | 3.3% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 5 | 0.7% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 30 | 4.3% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 31 | 4.5% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 64 | 9.2% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 42 | 6.1% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 47 | 6.8% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 9 | 1.3% |
Commute Time by Sex in Meridian
The most common commute times in Meridian are 40 to 44 minutes (64 commuters, 19.3%) for males and less than 5 minutes (134 commuters, 37.0%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 39 (11.8%) | 134 (37.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 28 (8.5%) | 73 (20.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 43 (13.0%) | 42 (11.6%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 40 (12.1%) | 43 (11.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 16 (4.8%) | 7 (1.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 5 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 17 (5.1%) | 13 (3.6%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 23 (7.0%) | 8 (2.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 64 (19.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 28 (8.5%) | 14 (3.9%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 25 (7.5%) | 22 (6.1%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 3 (0.9%) | 6 (1.7%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Meridian
The most frequent times of departure to work in Meridian are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (63, 19.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (108, 29.8%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 36 (10.9%) | 3 (0.8%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 33 (10.0%) | 27 (7.5%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 18 (5.4%) | 4 (1.1%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 52 (15.7%) | 6 (1.7%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 63 (19.0%) | 69 (19.1%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 17 (5.1%) | 108 (29.8%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 46 (13.9%) | 67 (18.5%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 5 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 32 (9.7%) | 4 (1.1%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 8 (2.4%) | 19 (5.2%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (0.8%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 11 (3.3%) | 37 (10.2%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 10 (3.0%) | 15 (4.1%) |
| Total | 331 (100.0%) | 362 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Meridian
Occupancy by Ownership in Meridian
Of the total 633 dwellings in Meridian, owner-occupied units account for 372 (58.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 261 (41.2%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 372 | 58.8% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 261 | 41.2% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 633 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Meridian
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 227 | 35.9% |
| 2-Person Household | 212 | 33.5% |
| 3-Person Household | 60 | 9.5% |
| 4+ Person Household | 134 | 21.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 633 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Meridian
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 111 (48.9%) | 116 (51.1%) |
| 2-Person Household | 160 (75.5%) | 52 (24.5%) |
| 3-Person Household | 46 (76.7%) | 14 (23.3%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 55 (41.0%) | 79 (59.0%) |
| Total Housing Units | 372 (58.8%) | 261 (41.2%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Meridian
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 62 (68.9%) | 28 (31.1%) |
| High School Diploma | 82 (48.8%) | 86 (51.2%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 175 (63.2%) | 102 (36.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 53 (54.1%) | 45 (45.9%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Meridian
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 71 | 11.2% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 65 | 10.3% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 120 | 19.0% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 159 | 25.1% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 91 | 14.4% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 100 | 15.8% |
| 85 Years and Over | 27 | 4.3% |
| Total | 633 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Meridian
Median Income by Occupancy in Meridian
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 372 (58.8%) | $82,500 |
| Renter-Occupied | 261 (41.2%) | $39,554 |
| Average | 633 (100.0%) | $56,495 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Meridian
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 6 (1.6%) | 5 (1.9%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 17 (4.6%) | 27 (10.3%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10 (2.7%) | 19 (7.3%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 6 (1.6%) | 21 (8.1%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 17 (4.6%) | 35 (13.4%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7 (1.9%) | 12 (4.6%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 53 (14.2%) | 46 (17.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 63 (16.9%) | 64 (24.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 58 (15.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 117 (31.5%) | 29 (11.1%) |
| $150,000 or more | 18 (4.8%) | 3 (1.1%) |
| Total | 372 (100.0%) | 261 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Meridian
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 59 (15.9%) | 7 (2.7%) |
| $300 to $499 | 79 (21.2%) | 22 (8.4%) |
| $500 to $799 | 40 (10.7%) | 95 (36.4%) |
| $800 to $999 | 14 (3.8%) | 65 (24.9%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 148 (39.8%) | 52 (19.9%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 28 (7.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 4 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 372 (100.0%) | 261 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Meridian
Housing Structures in Meridian
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 461 | 72.8% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 30 | 4.7% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 30 | 4.7% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 55 | 8.7% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 12 | 1.9% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 45 | 7.1% |
| Total | 633 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Meridian
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 330 (71.6%) | 131 (28.4%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 5 (16.7%) | 25 (83.3%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 30 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 55 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 37 (82.2%) | 8 (17.8%) |
| Total | 372 (58.8%) | 261 (41.2%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Meridian
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 5 (1.3%) | 3 (1.1%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 20 (5.4%) | 61 (23.4%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 162 (43.5%) | 148 (56.7%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 72 (19.4%) | 49 (18.8%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 113 (30.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 372 (100.0%) | 261 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Meridian
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 125 (33.6%) | 81 (31.0%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (4.2%) |
| Electricity | 244 (65.6%) | 169 (64.7%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 3 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 372 (100.0%) | 261 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Meridian
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 5 (1.3%) | 50 (19.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 171 (46.0%) | 127 (48.7%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 105 (28.2%) | 41 (15.7%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 91 (24.5%) | 43 (16.5%) |
| Total | 372 (100.0%) | 261 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Meridian
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Meridian
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 178 | 194 |
| Median Property Value | $90,000 | $116,100 |
| Median Household Income | $48,750 | $3 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $412 | $0 |
| Real Estate Taxes | - | - |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Meridian
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 57 (32.0%) | 9 (4.6%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 35 (19.7%) | 17 (8.8%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 83 (46.6%) | 164 (84.5%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (2.1%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 3 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 178 (100.0%) | 194 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Meridian
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 14 (7.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 33 (18.5%) | 9 (4.6%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7 (3.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 40 (22.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 26 (14.6%) | 13 (6.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 35 (19.7%) | 37 (19.1%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8 (4.5%) | 23 (11.9%) |
| $150,000 or more | 15 (8.4%) | 109 (56.2%) |
| Total | 178 (100.0%) | 194 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Meridian
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 114 (64.0%) | 120,000 (61,855.7%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 35 (19.7%) | 152 (78.3%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 9 (5.1%) | 11 (5.7%) |
| 4.0x or more | 17 (9.6%) | 22 (11.3%) |
| Total | 178 (100.0%) | 194 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Meridian
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 68 (38.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 20 (11.2%) | 14 (7.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 71 (39.9%) | 25 (12.9%) |
| Total | 178 (100.0%) | 194 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Meridian
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Meridian
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 74 (92.5%) | 6 (7.5%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 265 (86.6%) | 41 (13.4%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 75 (49.0%) | 78 (51.0%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 96 (61.5%) | 60 (38.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 112 (77.8%) | 32 (22.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 136 (61.0%) | 87 (39.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 228 (85.4%) | 39 (14.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 139 (96.5%) | 5 (3.5%) |
| 75 Years and older | 147 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,272 (78.5%) | 348 (21.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Meridian
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 74 (92.5%) | 6 (7.5%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 265 (86.6%) | 41 (13.4%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 75 (49.0%) | 78 (51.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Meridian
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 172 (87.3%) | 25 (12.7%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 241 (86.4%) | 38 (13.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 329 (65.9%) | 170 (34.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 122 (93.1%) | 9 (6.9%) |
| $100,000 and over | 408 (79.4%) | 106 (20.6%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Meridian
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 74 (92.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 223 (72.9%) | 56 (18.3%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 39 (25.5%) | 36 (23.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 4 (2.6%) | 92 (59.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 30 (20.8%) | 93 (64.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 51 (22.9%) | 85 (38.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 92 (34.5%) | 136 (50.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 139 (96.5%) | 64 (44.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 147 (100.0%) | 75 (51.0%) |
| Total | 799 (49.3%) | 637 (39.3%) |
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 | 15 (8.5%) | 19 (12.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 29 (16.8%) | 13 (9.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 148 (48.4%) | 29 (8.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 33 (40.7%) | 20 (31.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 58 (84.1%) | 63 (80.8%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Meridian
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| 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 | 13 (7.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 99 (32.4%) | 3 (0.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 23 (28.4%) | 3 (4.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 46 (66.7%) | 15 (19.2%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| 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%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 93 (30.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 13 (16.1%) | 5 (7.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3 (4.3%) | 4 (5.1%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 11 (6.2%) | 19 (12.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 16 (9.2%) | 13 (9.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 3 (1.0%) | 13 (4.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3 (3.7%) | 13 (20.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 6 (8.7%) | 14 (17.9%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| 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 | 106 (34.6%) | 26 (7.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3 (3.7%) | 5 (7.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 12 (17.4%) | 42 (53.8%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (9.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 102 (33.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3 (4.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Technology Access in Meridian
Computing Device Access in Meridian
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 427 | 67.5% |
| Smartphone | 517 | 81.7% |
| Tablet | 307 | 48.5% |
| No Computing Device | 87 | 13.7% |
| Total | 633 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Meridian
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 359 | 56.7% |
| Cellular Data Only | 88 | 13.9% |
| Satellite Internet | 82 | 13.0% |
| No Internet | 136 | 21.5% |
| Total | 633 | 100.0% |
Meridian Summary
Meridian, Texas is a small town located in Bosque County, Texas, United States. The town is situated on the banks of the Bosque River, approximately 25 miles northwest of Waco. The population of Meridian was 1,521 at the 2010 census.
Meridian was founded in 1854 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Clifton. The town was named after the nearby Meridian Creek, which was named for its location on the same longitude as the Prime Meridian. The town was originally a farming community, but it soon became a center for the local cotton industry.
The economy of Meridian is largely based on agriculture. Cotton is the main crop grown in the area, and it is also the main source of income for many of the town's residents. Other crops grown in the area include corn, wheat, and hay. The town also has a small manufacturing sector, which includes a few small factories and a few small businesses.
The geography of Meridian is characterized by rolling hills and flat plains. The town is located in the Central Texas Hill Country, and it is surrounded by several small towns and rural areas. The town is located near the Bosque River, which provides a source of water for the town and its surrounding areas.
The demographics of Meridian are largely white, with a small Hispanic population. The median age of the town's residents is 44.7 years, and the median household income is $37,945. The town has a low unemployment rate of 4.2%, and the poverty rate is 11.2%.
Meridian is served by the Meridian Independent School District, which includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The town also has a library, a post office, and several churches.
Meridian is a small town with a rich history and a strong sense of community. The town is home to a variety of businesses and organizations, and it is a great place to live and work. The town is also a great place to visit, as it offers a variety of attractions and activities for visitors.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Meridian?
Total Population of Meridian is 1,691.
What is the Total Male Population of Meridian?
Total Male Population of Meridian is 879.
What is the Total Female Population of Meridian?
Total Female Population of Meridian is 812.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Meridian?
There are 108.25 Males per 100 Females in Meridian.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Meridian?
There are 92.38 Females per 100 Males in Meridian.
What is the Median Population Age in Meridian?
Median Population Age in Meridian is 43.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Meridian
Average Family Size in Meridian is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Meridian
Average Household Size in Meridian is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Meridian?
Per Capita income in Meridian is $26,182.
What is the Median Family Income in Meridian?
Median Family Income in Meridian is $65,461.
What is the Median Household income in Meridian?
Median Household Income in Meridian is $56,495.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Meridian?
Income or Wage Gap in Meridian is 7.2%.
Women in Meridian earn 92.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Meridian?
Inequality or Gini Index in Meridian is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Meridian?
There are 741 People in the Labor Forcein in Meridian.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Meridian?
53.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Meridian.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Meridian?
Unemployment Rate in Meridian is 0.8%.