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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Meridian

Pennsylvania · 3,794 residents · 2.813 sq mi
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Meridian is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,939. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $114,700. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,794
+8%since 1990
from 3,523 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,349 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,252 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.7
+18%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Meridian
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,939
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,473 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,962
+62%since 1990
from $14,166 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.3%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$114,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$542
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $327 in 1990
US average: $602
91.3%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 92.9% in 1990
8.7% rent
2.3
+33%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(3,454)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(23)
Asian0.9%(32)
Diversity Score6.4%(225)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(3,752)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(14)
Asian0.3%(11)
Diversity Score2.1%(80)
2
−67%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.9%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.5%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 86.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
+2%since 1990
from 15.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meridian, Pennsylvania?

Meridian, Pennsylvania has about 3,794 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Meridian, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Meridian, Pennsylvania earns about $48,939 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meridian, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Meridian, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $114,700, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Meridian, Pennsylvania?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Meridian, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meridian, Pennsylvania?

About 6.3% of people in Meridian, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meridian, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Meridian, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 271 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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