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Meridian

Oklahoma · 14 residents · 0.199 sq mi
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Population has fallen 74% since 2000, a loss of 40 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $137,500. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 38.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 387%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14
−74%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
70 / sq mi
−74%since 2000
from 271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+26%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9233751651990201020202024Meridian
202418
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$63,292
+599%since 2000
from $9,056 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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 home value
$137,500
+387%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2020
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−41.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
50.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.4%(3)
Black50%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.5%(7)
Diversity Score
53
+64%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% 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
25.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 37.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.8%
−20.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−66.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.2%
+49.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
Female
30.8%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.1%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meridian, Oklahoma?

Meridian, Oklahoma has about 14 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Meridian, Oklahoma expensive?

In Meridian, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $137,500.

How educated are people in Meridian, Oklahoma?

About 30.8% 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 38.5% 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 5 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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