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Meridian

California · 319 residents · 5.295 sq mi
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Meridian has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,333. Population has fallen 17% since 2023, a loss of 67 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $316,700. Households here earn about 31% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
319
−17%since 2023
from 386 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
60 / sq mi
−17%since 2023
from 73 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+16%since 2023
from 35.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
284343402461520201020202024Meridian
2024319
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,333
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $61,023 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,430
+22%since 2023
from $28,183 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
−6%since 2023
from 0.451 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction21.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$316,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $262,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 57.6% in 2023
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 42.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+8%since 2023
from 4.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(276)
Black1.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.3%(59)
Diversity Score56.5%(218)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68%(217)
Black3.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other16%(51)
Diversity Score61.8%(197)
Diversity Score
62
+9%since 2023
from 57 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 77.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
−4%since 2023
from 33.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−15.1 ptssince 2023
from 26.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 35.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
Female
40.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 33.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 72.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 86.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meridian, California?

Meridian, California has about 319 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meridian, California?

The typical household in Meridian, California earns about $68,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meridian, California expensive?

In Meridian, California, the median home is worth about $316,700.

How educated are people in Meridian, California?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Meridian, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meridian, California?

About 14.7% of people in Meridian, California live below the federal poverty line.

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