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Meridian

California · 304 residents · 5.295 sq mi
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Meridian has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,625. Population has fallen 18% since 2019, a loss of 67 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $201,300. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
304
−18%since 2019
from 371 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
57 / sq mi
−18%since 2019
from 70 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
−3%since 2019
from 49.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
284343402461520201020202024Meridian
2024319
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,625
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,775
−4%since 2019
from $30,049 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
−13.8 ptssince 2019
from 38.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing35.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction35.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $226,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $725 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 59.5% in 2019
34.4% rent
Afford Score
4.4
Unchangedsince 2019
from 4.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic72%(267)
Black3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(70)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other5.4%(20)
Diversity Score55.3%(205)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(210)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(9)
Diversity Score49.5%(151)
Diversity Score
50
−10%since 2019
from 55 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 15.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 76.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
−7%since 2019
from 32.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 75.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 52.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 44.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 54.7% in 2019
Female
40.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 45.3% in 2019
Foreign born
7.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meridian, California?

Meridian, California has about 304 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meridian, California?

The typical household in Meridian, California earns about $45,625 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 $201,300, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Meridian, California?

About 14.6% 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 10.5% of people in Meridian, California live below the federal poverty line.

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