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Meridian Station

Mississippi · 581 residents · 1.656 sq mi
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Population has fallen 69% since 2000, a loss of 1,268 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 24.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 24.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
16% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

581
−69%since 2000
from 1,849 in 2000
1990 – 2024
351 / sq mi
−69%since 2000
from 1,117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
24.6
+13%since 2000
from 21.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2961K2K3K3K1990201020202024Meridian Station
2024661
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,813
+85%since 2000
from $12,353 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction23.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$1,235
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $706 in 2000
US average: $1,124
16.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
84.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(1,103)
Black26%(481)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(149)
Asian2.6%(48)
Other0%
Diversity Score67%(1,238)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(324)
Black15.7%(91)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(100)
Asian3.1%(18)
Other9.8%(57)
Diversity Score79.4%(462)
79
+19%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

53.1%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
15.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
9.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
98.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 90.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
21.4%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

77.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
22.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
4.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Meridian Station, Mississippi?

Meridian Station, Mississippi has about 581 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Meridian Station, Mississippi expensive?

In Meridian Station, Mississippi, the typical rent is about $1,235 a month.

How educated are people in Meridian Station, Mississippi?

About 53.1% of adults age 25 and over in Meridian Station, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meridian Station, Mississippi?

About 0.0% of people in Meridian Station, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meridian Station, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Meridian Station, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,922 residents, a change of about -77 percent over that period.

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

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