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Meridian

Idaho · 117,635 residents · 36.859 sq mi
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Meridian is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,403. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 82,716 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $304,500. Households here earn about 30% more than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
117,635
+237%since 2000
from 34,919 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,191 / sq mi
+237%since 2000
from 947 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
+19%since 2000
from 30.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
036K71K107K142K1990201020202024Meridian
2024130K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,403
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,276 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,614
+82%since 2000
from $20,150 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$304,500
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $629 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+77%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(32,270)
Black0.4%(155)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(1,291)
Asian1.2%(432)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.2%(4,599)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(95,526)
Black0.9%(1,086)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(11,228)
Asian2.5%(2,938)
Other3.8%(4,506)
Diversity Score37.7%(44,356)
Diversity Score
38
+186%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+83%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.2%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meridian, Idaho?

Meridian, Idaho has about 117,635 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meridian, Idaho?

The typical household in Meridian, Idaho earns about $76,403 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meridian, Idaho expensive?

In Meridian, Idaho, the median home is worth about $304,500, and the typical rent is about $1,200 a month.

How educated are people in Meridian, Idaho?

About 41.1% of adults age 25 and over in Meridian, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meridian, Idaho?

About 6.5% of people in Meridian, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meridian, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Meridian, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 108,039 residents, a change of about 1126 percent over that period.

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