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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Meridian Micro

Meridian, MS · 2 counties · 96,116 residents · 1,395.25 sq mi
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Meridian has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,991. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,329. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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

96,116
+3%since 1990
from 92,868 in 1990
1990 – 2025
69 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 67 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.3
+9%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
86K89K92K95K98K1990201020202024Meridian
202487K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,991
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,161 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,701
+52%since 1990
from $10,339 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.2%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 22.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,329
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,561 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$395
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
70.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
29.1% rent
2.0
−12%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(59,973)
Black34.8%(32,277)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(344)
Asian0.4%(355)
Diversity Score58.3%(54,106)
2000
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(58,105)
Black37.4%(35,926)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1,008)
Asian0.4%(404)
Diversity Score60.9%(58,577)
61
+5%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.8%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−16%since 1990
from 17.4 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, MS?

Meridian, MS has about 96,116 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Meridian, MS?

The typical household in Meridian, MS earns about $29,991 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meridian, MS expensive?

In Meridian, MS, the median home is worth about $59,329, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Meridian, MS?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Meridian, MS hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meridian, MS?

About 21.2% of people in Meridian, MS live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meridian, MS grown since 1990?

Yes, Meridian, MS has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,248 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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