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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

Total population
581
−69%since 2000
from 1,849 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
24.6
+13%since 2000
from 21.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2961K2K3K3K1990201020202024Meridian Station
2024661
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 512.2%(71)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911%(64)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.9%(46)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195%(29)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2416.9%(98)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3419.8%(115)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4415%(87)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 542.4%(14)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 644.6%(27)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 742.8%(16)
US avg: 10%
75 to 841.9%(11)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.5%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,235
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $706 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(324)
Black15.7%(91)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(100)
Asian3.1%(18)
Other9.8%(57)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.8%(8)
Asian origin
Pakistani0.7%(3)
Ancestry
German13.8%(62)
Italian10.4%(47)
French6.4%(29)
Irish6%(27)
Welsh5.3%(24)
American3.8%(17)
Polish3.8%(17)
Scottish3.1%(14)
English2.9%(13)
Norwegian2.7%(12)
Dutch2%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest French population · Largest Irish population · Largest Welsh population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
9.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
98.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 90.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
77.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
Female
22.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married59.4%(237)
Married34.3%(137)
Widowed6.3%(25)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married19.6%(38)
Married70.6%(137)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced9.8%(19)
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Frequently asked

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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