Meridian, Texas
Meridian: City in Texas, USA
About
Meridian is a city located in the county of Bosque in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,493 and a population density of 278 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,502 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Meridian
| Population : | 1,502 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Bosque County |
| Postal code : | 76665 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 254 |
| Area : | 5.37 km2 |
| Altitude : | 761 feet / 232 meters |
| Capital city : | Meridian is capital of Bosque County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:50:35 (3rd December 2024) |
| Density : | 280 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Meridian is located at 31°55'24"N 97°39'24"W (31.9232100, -97.6566900).
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Demographics
The population of Meridian increased by 0.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,493 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,508 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,500 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,471 | -1.97% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,460 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,474 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,480 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,497 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,516 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,515 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,502 | -0.87% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,491 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,398 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,807 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,417 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.4% |
| White only, percent : | 81.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 11.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 12.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 69.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 354 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.4% |
Meridian zip code is 76665.
County name: Bosque, County
fips: 48035
Meridian, Меридиан
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $303,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,733 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $639 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,113 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,669 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.35 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 22,550 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 36,118 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 72,148 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,105 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $71,348 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $36,816 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 616 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 348 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 171 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 61 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 509 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 538 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 7,529.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 0.85 |
Schools in Meridian
College & universities near Meridian, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225371 | Hill College | Hillsboro (TX) | 76645 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Meridian, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBR | Cleburne | 206 North Border St. | RAIL |
| MCG | McGregor | 1 Amtrak Blvd. | RAIL |
| WCX | Waco, TX | 301 South 8th Street | BUS |
| FHD | Fort Hood, Texas | Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave. | BUS |
| KIL | Killeen, Texas | 200 East Avenue C | BUS |
Post offices near Meridian
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian Post Office | Meridian (TX) | 76665 |
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 , Mississippi city in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States with a population of 36,011 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 Bosque County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bosque County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton | 3,410 | City in Bosque County, Texas, United States of America |
| Valley Mills | 1,171 | City in Bosque County, Texas, United States |
| Morgan | 511 | City in Bosque County in central Texas, United States |
| Iredell | 340 | City in Texas, United States |
| Cranfills Gap | 277 | City in Bosque County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Meridian distances to largest Texas cities
