Meridian, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
37,252
Unemployment
7.2%
Poverty
29.1%
Median Home
$84,300
Median Income
$30,088
Median Rent
$709
Meridian SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
4
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
9
Meridian, MS Crime Report
1,656
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,490.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
91.41%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Meridian / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,656 | 4,490.5 | 2,392.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 181 | 490.8 | 291.2 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 14 | 38.0 | 10.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 72 | 195.2 | 47.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 79 | 214.2 | 194.0 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,475 | 3,999.7 | 2,101.6 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 441 | 1,195.8 | 488.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 904 | 2,451.3 | 1,408.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 130 | 352.5 | 205.0 | 246.0 |
Meridian, MS Cost Of Living
83
Meridian's Overall Cost Of Living
Meridian's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Meridian | Mississippi | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 82 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 90 | 100 | |
| Housing | 54 | 64 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 88 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 97 | 100 | |
Meridian, MS Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Dudemanfellabra | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Dudemanfellabra | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Dudemanfellabra | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Dudemanfellabra | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Rankings for Meridian in Mississippi
Map Of Meridian, MS
Best Places Around Meridian
1
Forest, MS
Population 5,569
2
Philadelphia, MS
Population 7,137
3
Waynesboro, MS
Population 4,882
Population over time in Meridian
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 37,252 | -3.5% |
| 2019 | 38,602 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 39,213 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 40,094 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 40,507 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 40,809 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 41,069 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 41,056 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 41,089 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 40,927 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Meridian
| Race | Meridian | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31.1% | 56.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 63.5% | 37.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 3.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Meridian
| Gender | Meridian | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Meridian for adults over 25
| Education | Meridian | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Meridian, Mississippi
| Income | Meridian | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 14.0% | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.0% | 6.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17.9% | 12.3% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.9% | 11.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.0% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.9% | 17.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.8% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.7% | 11.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.9% | 4.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.0% | 3.4% | 8.3% |
