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Meridian

Colorado · 2,699 residents · 0.51 sq mi
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Meridian is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $190,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $732,400. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 100% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% 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
2,699
−2%since 2023
from 2,768 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,292 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 5,427 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+8%since 2023
from 39.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K20202024Meridian
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$190,833
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $198,707 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$91,047
+3%since 2023
from $88,767 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 86.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+13%since 2023
from 0.390 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services31.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration20.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information2.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$732,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $742,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,071
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $3,125 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
4.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
85.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+3%since 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic69%(1,911)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(143)
Asian24%(664)
Other1.8%(50)
Diversity Score57.9%(1,601)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(1,703)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(268)
Asian25.3%(682)
Other1.7%(46)
Diversity Score66%(1,781)
Diversity Score
66
+14%since 2023
from 58 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 78.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 99.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
−14%since 2023
from 25.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 83.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 73.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
Female
46.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
Foreign born
17.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 75.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meridian, Colorado?

Meridian, Colorado has about 2,699 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 $190,833 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 $732,400, and the typical rent is about $3,071 a month.

How educated are people in Meridian, Colorado?

About 79.0% 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 9.6% of people in Meridian, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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