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Meriden

Kansas · 744 residents · 0.769 sq mi
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Meriden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,168. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $118,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
744
+5%since 2000
from 706 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
967 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 918 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+20%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5957168389591K1990201020202024Meriden
2024716
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,168
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,221 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,573
+54%since 2000
from $16,008 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+11%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(680)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(646)
Black0.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(54)
Diversity Score28.6%(213)
Diversity Score
29
+1035%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meriden, Kansas?

Meriden, Kansas has about 744 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meriden, Kansas?

The typical household in Meriden, Kansas earns about $61,168 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meriden, Kansas expensive?

In Meriden, Kansas, the median home is worth about $118,300, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Meriden, Kansas?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Meriden, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meriden, Kansas?

About 8.6% of people in Meriden, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meriden, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Meriden, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 109 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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