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Meridian Hills

Indiana · 1,774 residents · 1.477 sq mi
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Meridian Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $164,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $495,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 182% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
77% 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

Total population
1,774
+4%since 2000
from 1,713 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,201 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+2%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Meridian Hills
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$164,167
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,009 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$92,832
+55%since 2000
from $59,829 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$495,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
3.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+14%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,649)
Black1.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(14)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(131)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,609)
Black2%(35)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(31)
Asian2.1%(38)
Other2.9%(52)
Diversity Score20.8%(370)
Diversity Score
21
+174%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 99.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
43.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+100%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
75.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meridian Hills, Indiana?

Meridian Hills, Indiana has about 1,774 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meridian Hills, Indiana?

The typical household in Meridian Hills, Indiana earns about $164,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meridian Hills, Indiana expensive?

In Meridian Hills, Indiana, the median home is worth about $495,300.

How educated are people in Meridian Hills, Indiana?

About 77.4% of adults age 25 and over in Meridian Hills, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meridian Hills, Indiana?

About 1.6% of people in Meridian Hills, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meridian Hills, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Meridian Hills, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 64 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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