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CITY · 2010 ACS

Meridian

California · 358 residents · 5.295 sq mi
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Meridian has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,750. Population has fallen 26% since 2011, a loss of 127 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $226,000. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
358
−26%vs 2011
vs 485 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
68 / sq mi
−26%vs 2011
vs 92 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.7
−3%vs 2011
vs 47.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,750
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $53,125 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,560
−16%vs 2011
vs $30,530 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
−11.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
−13%vs 2011
vs 0.459 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction23%
US avg: 1.4%
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $222,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $628 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−41.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.1% in 2011
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.4%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+13%vs 2011
vs 4.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(392)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(85)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(8)
Diversity Score39.5%(191)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(250)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(85)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(6)
Diversity Score51%(183)
Diversity Score
51
+29%vs 2011
vs 39 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 17.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.5%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.9%
−6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.4% in 2011
Female
56.5%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.6% in 2011
Foreign born
4.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meridian, California?

Meridian, California has about 358 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meridian, California?

The typical household in Meridian, California earns about $47,750 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 $226,000, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Meridian, California?

About 10.0% 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 8.3% of people in Meridian, California live below the federal poverty line.

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