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Meridianville

Alabama · 11,150 residents · 15.556 sq mi
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#54Fastest growingof 6,811+35.8%#299Highest homeownership rateof 6,82392.5%
The short version

Meridianville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,434. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,033 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $291,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 52% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,150
+171%since 2000
from 4,117 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
717 / sq mi
+117%since 2009
from 330 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
+5%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K7K9K12K1990201020202024Meridianville
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57%(779)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.9%(764)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148%(889)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.9%(657)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(597)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.6%(1,297)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.5%(1,278)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417.3%(1,930)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.8%(1,535)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.7%(854)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844%(441)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.2%(129)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,434
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,766 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,739
+89%since 2000
from $23,626 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+13%since 2010
from 0.366 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$291,900
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,348
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
7.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+29%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Meridianville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(3,550)
Black9.4%(385)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(29)
Asian0.7%(30)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(5,996)
Black30.5%(3,401)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(648)
Asian1.6%(181)
Other8.3%(924)
Diversity Score
76
+143%since 2009
from 31 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.4%(271)
Colombian0.8%(91)
Salvadoran0.7%(82)
Puerto Rican0.6%(70)
Nicaraguan0.6%(69)
Ecuadorian0.6%(65)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.9%(96)
Vietnamese0.4%(40)
Filipino0.3%(39)
Korean0.1%(6)
Ancestry
English11.3%(1,260)
German9.3%(1,041)
Irish7.6%(843)
American5.9%(662)
Dutch1.9%(208)
Scottish1.7%(193)
Ukrainian1%(106)
West Indian0.9%(102)
Jamaican0.9%(102)
French0.7%(78)
Romanian0.5%(56)
Italian0.5%(55)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.4%(44)
Finnish0.3%(35)
Polish0.3%(34)
Arab0.3%(28)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(27)
Swedish0.2%(27)
Danish0.2%(22)
Norwegian0.2%(22)
Nigerian0.2%(20)
Belgian0.2%(19)
Russian0.1%(16)
Swiss0.1%(13)
British0.1%(12)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.4%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.0%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2017
from 82.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 91.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 6.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.5%(1,087)
Married67.7%(2,775)
Widowed1.2%(51)
Divorced4.5%(185)
Women 15+
Never married26.1%(1,206)
Married58.2%(2,691)
Widowed10.2%(469)
Divorced5.5%(254)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meridianville, Alabama?

Meridianville, Alabama has about 11,150 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meridianville, Alabama?

The typical household in Meridianville, Alabama earns about $97,434 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meridianville, Alabama expensive?

In Meridianville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $291,900, and the typical rent is about $1,348 a month.

How educated are people in Meridianville, Alabama?

About 43.4% of adults age 25 and over in Meridianville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meridianville, Alabama?

About 4.9% of people in Meridianville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meridianville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Meridianville, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,463 residents, a change of about 315 percent over that period.

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