Meridian Avenue Corridor is a neighborhood of 37,801 people in Oklahoma City. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The median age is 31.5, younger than the US median of 38.9. Owners hold 46% of the housing stock. Median home value sits at $132,227. That trails the Oklahoma City median by roughly 32%. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up Meridian Avenue Corridor; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
37,801
Population density
3,146 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
12.0 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,551
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,185
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$132,227
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$999
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.8%
54.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.72 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic30%(11,344)
Black7.5%(2,826)
Hispanic / Latino53.5%(20,232)
Asian1.2%(466)
Other7.8%(2,933)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30%(11,344)
Black7.5%(2,826)
Hispanic / Latino53.5%(20,232)
Asian1.2%(466)
Other7.8%(2,933)
Diversity Score
76
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Meridian Avenue Corridor, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
Meridian Avenue Corridor, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has about 37,801 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Meridian Avenue Corridor, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
The typical household in Meridian Avenue Corridor, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma earns about $46,551 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Meridian Avenue Corridor, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma expensive?
In Meridian Avenue Corridor, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $132,227, and the typical rent is about $999 a month.
How educated are people in Meridian Avenue Corridor, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Meridian Avenue Corridor, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Meridian Avenue Corridor, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
About 22.5% of people in Meridian Avenue Corridor, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.
