Meriden, Kansas
Meriden: Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States of America
About
Meriden is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 813 and a population density of 398 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 776 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Meriden
| Population : | 776 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson County |
| Postal code : | 66512 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 785 |
| Area : | 2.04 km2 |
| Altitude : | 974 feet / 297 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 03:56:09 (23rd November 2024) |
| Density : | 380 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Meriden is located at 39°11'20"N 95°34'11"W (39.1888900, -95.5697000).
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Official website of Meriden
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Meriden decreased by 4.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 813 | - | census |
| 2011 | 801 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 801 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 793 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 793 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 788 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 787 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 785 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 778 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 780 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 776 | -0.52% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 151,666 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 127,747 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 18.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 153,095 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 127,921 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 9.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 30.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 6.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.9% |
| White only, percent : | 44.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 40.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 1.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 26.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 28.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 26,719 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 43.8% |
Meriden zip code is 66512.
County name: Jefferson, County
fips: 20087
Meriden, Mount Florence
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 43.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $126,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,256 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $441 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $923 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 53,363 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.73 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 275,297 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 181,234 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 16,021 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,679,607 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,474 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,630 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,876 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,648 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,330 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,711 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,066 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,169 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 791 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,502 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,387.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 53.58 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $245,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,996 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $772 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,377 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 36,350 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.83 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 101,375 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,319,518 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,963 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $109,073 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $44,997 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 6,997 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,584 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,682 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,771 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,027 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 520 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,143 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,629.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 51.29 |
Schools in Meriden
College & universities near Meriden, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156082 | Washburn University | Topeka (KS) | 66621-0001 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Meriden, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Meriden
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Meriden Post Office | Meriden (KS) | 66512 |
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Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek | 2,888 | Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America |
| Valley Falls | 1,152 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Oskaloosa | 1,076 | Township in Jefferson County, Kansas |
| McLouth | 838 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Ozawkie | 622 | Township in Jefferson County, Kansas |
| Nortonville | 605 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Winchester | 518 | City in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States |
| Perry | 96 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States of America |
