In 2021, Meridian, MS had a population of 98.6k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $41,858. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Meridian, MS declined from 100,998 to 98,645, a −2.33% decrease and its median household income grew from $40,698 to $41,858, a 2.85% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Meridian, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (43.9%), White (Hispanic) (1.26%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.17%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.568%).
None of the households in Meridian, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.
99.3% of the residents in Meridian, MS are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Meridian, MS are East Mississippi Community College (1,060 degrees awarded in 2021) and Meridian Community College (763 degrees).
In 2021, the median property value in Meridian, MS was $96,100, and the homeownership rate was 67.6%.
Most people in Meridian, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Meridian, MS was 2 cars per household.
Meridian, MS borders Laurel, MS.