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Meridian

Colorado · 4,786 residents · 2.562 sq mi
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Meridian is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,897. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,602 residents. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Renters pay a median $1,621 per month, above the US median of $1,124. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,786
+2501%since 2000
from 184 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,868 / sq mi
+2501%since 2000
from 72 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
+21%since 2000
from 28.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
02K3K5K6K2000201020202024Meridian
20246K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,897
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,781 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,763
+17%since 2000
from $46,031 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food10.9%
US avg: 2%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$460,600
from $0 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,621
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,217 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
18.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
82.0% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(2,994)
Black3.6%(170)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(535)
Asian17.3%(829)
Other8%(383)
Diversity Score72.6%(3,474)
Diversity Score
73
+250%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.0%
+35.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.6%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+129%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 84.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
21.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meridian, Colorado?

Meridian, Colorado has about 4,786 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 $78,897 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 $460,600, and the typical rent is about $1,621 a month.

How educated are people in Meridian, Colorado?

About 57.0% 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 5.4% of people in Meridian, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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