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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Meridian

Mississippi · 39,968 residents · 53.741 sq mi
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Meridian has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,085. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $58,400. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

39,968
−3%since 1990
from 41,036 in 1990
1990 – 2025
744 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 764 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.6
+3%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
33K36K38K40K42K1990201020202024Meridian
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,085
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,004 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,255
+43%since 1990
from $10,670 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 27.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$383
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
56.3%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 57.7% in 1990
43.7% rent
2.3
−9%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(22,207)
Black45.4%(18,629)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(141)
Asian0.2%(100)
Diversity Score63.1%(25,876)
2000
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(17,383)
Black54.1%(21,637)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(433)
Asian0.6%(232)
Diversity Score63.8%(25,515)
64
+1%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.6%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.3%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
−16%since 1990
from 14.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meridian, Mississippi?

Meridian, Mississippi has about 39,968 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Meridian, Mississippi?

The typical household in Meridian, Mississippi earns about $25,085 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meridian, Mississippi expensive?

In Meridian, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $58,400, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Meridian, Mississippi?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Meridian, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meridian, Mississippi?

About 28.6% of people in Meridian, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meridian, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Meridian, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,068 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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