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Meridian

Oklahoma · 17 residents (2025 est.) · 0.199 sq mi
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Population has fallen 67% since 2000, a loss of 36 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 70.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 70.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18
−67%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
90 / sq mi
−67%since 2000
from 271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
70.7
+91%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:17 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9233751651990201020202024Meridian
202418
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,761
+218%since 2000
from $9,056 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.0%
+75.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.223
−29%since 2010
from 0.313 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
66.7%
+46.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−75.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.8%(8)
Black83.3%(45)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score32%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Labor force participation
0.0%
−51.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
16.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
Female
83.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
44.4%
+37.7 ptssince 2012
from 6.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.0%
+35.0 ptssince 2017
from 40.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meridian, Oklahoma?

Meridian, Oklahoma has about 18 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Meridian, Oklahoma?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Meridian, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meridian, Oklahoma?

About 5.6% of people in Meridian, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meridian, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Meridian, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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