Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian: City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
About
Meridian is a city located in the county of Lauderdale in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 41,148. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 36,011 inhabitants.
The city was created 170 years ago in 1853.
Meridian has a population of 41,148 at the 2010 census and an estimated population in 2018 of 36,347. It is the seventh largest city in the U.S. state of Mississippi, with a population of 37,252 (2020). Meridian is the county seat of Lauderdale County and the principal city of the Meridian, Mississippi Micropolitan Statistical Area.
According to Forbes Magazine, Meridian is among the Top 10 Best Places to Retire in 2019. With an average annual temperature of 64 degrees Fahrenheit, it boasts mild winters and warm summers. The city has been recognized as one of America's Top 100 Places to Live by Money Magazine and one of America's Top 50 Best Cities by Business Insider.
The city has plenty of attractions for visitors as well. You can visit their parks, museums or just stroll around downtown to see what's happening at any given time during your stay here! We recommend stopping by our local riverside park where you'll find plenty of picnic areas and walking paths throughout this beautiful park.
In addition to its many cultural attractions like the Lauderdale County Heritage Museum, Meridian is also home to colleges such as Meridian Community College as well as branch campuses for Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Mississippi University for Women's School of Nursing & Health Sciences.
The city offers a variety of amenities including hiking trails at Oaklawn Cemetery; a public library; shopping districts; professional sports teams; parks; numerous restaurants; and more!
Quick Facts about Meridian
| Population : | 36,011 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Lauderdale County |
| Postal code : | 39301, 39303, 39307, 39301–39307 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 601 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.41% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.59% |
| Altitude : | 344 feet / 105 meters |
| Capital city : | Meridian is capital of Lauderdale County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1854 (170 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 19:03:37 (22nd December 2024) |
| Population growth : | -14.27% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Meridian is located at 32°21'52"N 88°42'13"W (32.3643100, -88.7036600).
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Official website of Meridian
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Meridian decreased by 14.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 41,148 | - | census |
| 2011 | 41,054 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 40,666 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 40,413 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 39,858 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 39,213 | -1.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 38,616 | -1.55% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 37,916 | -1.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 37,103 | -2.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 36,347 | -2.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 36,011 | -0.93% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,650 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,450 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -8.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,716 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,450 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 11.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 30.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.2% |
| White only, percent : | 91.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 626 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.1% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $354,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,239 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $941 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,344 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,052 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.18 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 15,563 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,133 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 64,456 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,842 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $72,372 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $47,081 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 941 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 522 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 349 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 85 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 835 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 31 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 894 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,479.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.39 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 26.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $333,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,703 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,133 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,504 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,474 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.66 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.1% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 63,356 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 145,264 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,470 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $69,604 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,858 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,336 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 763 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 443 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 622 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 676 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 43 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,262 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 11,319.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.20 |
People born in Meridian (136)
People born in Meridian, including singer-songwriter, entrepreneur and musician Hayley Williams, actress, author, and producer Sela Ward, actress Diane Ladd, .
List
- Maryon Pittman Allen (American politician (1925-2018)) she was born in 30/11/1925
- Winfield Dunn (American politician) he was born in 01/07/1927
- Jimmie Rodgers (American country singer, songwriter) he was born in 08/09/1897
- Fred Phelps (American pastor and activist) he was born in 13/11/1929
- Alvin Fielder (American drummer) he was born in 23/11/1935
- Barry Hannah (Short story writer, novelist, professor) he was born in 23/04/1942
- Cleo Brown (American singer) she was born in 08/12/1909
- Jamie Brown (American baseball player) he was born in 31/03/1977
- Dyron Nix (American basketball player) he was born in 11/02/1967
- George Wilson (basketball player from the United States born in 1942) he was born in 09/05/1942
- Chris Ethridge (American musician) he was born in 10/02/1947
- Aubert C. Dunn (American politician (1896-1987)) he was born in 20/11/1896
- John Luther Adams (American composer) he was born in 23/01/1953
- Blind Roosevelt Graves (American blues musician) he was born in 09/12/1909
- Moe Bandy (American country singer) he was born in 12/02/1944
- David Ruffin (American singer) he was born in 18/01/1941
- Earl Aycock (American musician and radio host) he was born in 01/11/1930
- Derrick McKey (American basketball player) he was born in 10/10/1966
Schools in Meridian
College & universities near Meridian, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175935 | Meridian Community College | Meridian (MS) | 39307-5801 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Meridian, MS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEI | Union Station | 1901 Front Street | RAIL |
| LAU | Laurel station | 230 North Maple Street | RAIL |
| THM | Thomasville, AL | 34390 US Highway 43 | BUS |
| GVH | Grove Hill, AL | 430 South Jackson Street | BUS |
Post offices near Meridian
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian Post Office | Meridian (MS) | 39301 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Meridian , Idaho The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho. It is located on the Boise River in southwestern Idaho. Meridian is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Meridian City Hall and the Meridian Museum of Art. with a population of 114,161 people.
- Meridian , Texas city in Texas, USA with a population of 1,502 people.
- Meridian , New York city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America with a population of 285 people.
- Meridian , Oklahoma town in Logan County, Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 45 people.
Other cities in Lauderdale County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lauderdale County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Marion | 1,482 | Suburb town of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi |
| Nellieburg | 1,414 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Meridian distances to largest Mississippi cities
