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Meridian

Colorado · 2,970 residents · 2.562 sq mi
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Meridian is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,653. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,786 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Renters pay a median $1,155 per month, above the US median of $853. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 36% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
22% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,970
+1514%since 2000
from 184 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,159 / sq mi
+1514%since 2000
from 72 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.7
+12%since 2000
from 28.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
02K3K5K6K2000201020202024Meridian
20246K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,653
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,781 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,105
−17%since 2000
from $46,031 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.286
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services17.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration17.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$307,500
from $0 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,155
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,217 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.2%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
77.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
−24%since 2009
from 5.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(154)
Black2.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(9)
Asian1.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.8%(38)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(2,205)
Black3%(90)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(247)
Asian11.2%(334)
Other3.4%(100)
Diversity Score53.7%(1,594)
Diversity Score
54
+158%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.5%
+33.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+169%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.7%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meridian, Colorado?

Meridian, Colorado has about 2,970 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meridian, Colorado?

The typical household in Meridian, Colorado earns about $76,653 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 $307,500, and the typical rent is about $1,155 a month.

How educated are people in Meridian, Colorado?

About 54.5% 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 1.4% of people in Meridian, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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