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Meridian

Colorado · 3,202 residents · 0.51 sq mi
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Meridian is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $175,174. Population has grown 17% since 2021. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $573,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 133% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

3,202
+17%vs 2021
vs 2,747 in 2021
2020 – 2024
6,278 / sq mi
+17%vs 2021
vs 5,386 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
35.9
+6%vs 2021
vs 33.8 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$175,174
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $179,875 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$74,523
−2%vs 2021
vs $76,072 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
89.0%
+3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 85.1% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
2.9%
−4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$573,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $605,400 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$2,639
US average: $1,124
89.7%
−6.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 95.8% in 2021
10.3% rent
3.3
−3%vs 2021
vs 3.4 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(1,983)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(90)
Asian22%(604)
Other2.5%(70)
Diversity Score53.6%(1,472)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(2,252)
Black1.4%(46)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(227)
Asian16.4%(525)
Other3.9%(126)
Diversity Score57.9%(1,854)
58
+8%vs 2021
vs 54 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

81.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.4% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 99.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
33.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 32.7% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.6 min
+7%vs 2021
vs 29.4 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
72.0%
+3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.1% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
4.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.1%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.8% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
87.6%
+4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
63.7%
−5.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 69.7% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.8%
−3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.9% in 2021
49.2%
+3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.1% in 2021
17.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.5% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
3.6%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meridian, Colorado?

Meridian, Colorado has about 3,202 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meridian, Colorado?

The typical household in Meridian, Colorado earns about $175,174 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 $573,800, and the typical rent is about $2,639 a month.

How educated are people in Meridian, Colorado?

About 81.2% 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 2.9% of people in Meridian, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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