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Meridian

Colorado · 5,634 residents · 2.562 sq mi
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The short version

Meridian has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,877. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,450 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Renters pay a median $1,992 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
14% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,634
+2962%since 2000
from 184 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,199 / sq mi
+172%since 2009
from 808 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
32.0
+13%since 2000
from 28.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
02K3K5K6K2000201020202024Meridian
20246K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.3%(410)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.2%(123)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.8%(100)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.7%(211)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.1%(402)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3433.1%(1,864)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415%(847)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.8%(606)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.3%(409)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 743.8%(216)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.7%(322)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.2%(124)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,877
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,781 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,170
+7%since 2000
from $46,031 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
+33%since 2010
from 0.286 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$581,100
from $0 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,992
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,217 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
14.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
85.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+23%since 2009
from 5.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
31
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Meridian on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(154)
Black2.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(9)
Asian1.1%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(3,538)
Black5.8%(325)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(738)
Asian11.1%(623)
Other7.3%(410)
Diversity Score
71
−4%since 2009
from 74 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
Mexican8%(448)
Peruvian1.8%(103)
Puerto Rican1.6%(91)
Cuban0.8%(47)
Panamanian0.4%(21)
Costa Rican0.3%(17)
Asian origin
Asian Indian7.4%(417)
Vietnamese2.1%(116)
Nepalese0.6%(33)
Korean0.4%(22)
Chinese0.2%(9)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German18.9%(1,064)
English11.6%(655)
Irish9.8%(552)
French5%(282)
Swedish3.1%(175)
American2.6%(145)
Polish2.3%(131)
Italian2%(111)
Norwegian1.8%(100)
Israeli1.6%(92)
Scottish1.4%(79)
Welsh1%(58)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.8%(45)
Russian0.7%(42)
Dutch0.6%(35)
West Indian0.5%(27)
Jamaican0.5%(27)
Croatian0.4%(25)
Czech0.4%(24)
Swiss0.4%(23)
British0.4%(21)
Arab0.4%(20)
Lebanese0.4%(20)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(19)
Armenian0.3%(17)
Portuguese0.2%(13)
Hungarian0.2%(12)
Cape Verdean0.2%(10)
Finnish0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Asian Indian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.1%
+24.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+120%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
16.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 84.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.3%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
15.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2012
from 6.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2017
from 86.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 80.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married53.1%(1,379)
Married38.8%(1,008)
Widowed1.5%(39)
Divorced6.6%(171)
Women 15+
Never married40.6%(976)
Married32.9%(790)
Widowed11.1%(267)
Divorced15.4%(371)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meridian, Colorado?

Meridian, Colorado has about 5,634 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meridian, Colorado?

The typical household in Meridian, Colorado earns about $89,877 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meridian, Colorado expensive?

In Meridian, Colorado, the median home is worth about $581,100, and the typical rent is about $1,992 a month.

How educated are people in Meridian, Colorado?

About 46.1% of adults age 25 and over in Meridian, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meridian, Colorado?

About 8.8% of people in Meridian, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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