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Crime in Meridian summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Meridian. Key points include:
There were 1,493 total crimes in Meridian in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Meridian is 4,048.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Meridian is 512.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Meridian is 3,536.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Meridian is 91.04% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Meridian Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Meridian / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,493 | 4,048.5 | 1,573.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 189 | 512.5 | 210.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 13 | 35.3 | 7.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 60 | 162.7 | 18.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 83 | 225.1 | 155.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,304 | 3,536.0 | 1,363.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 343 | 930.1 | 235.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 818 | 2,218.1 | 982.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 138 | 374.2 | 145.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Meridian summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Meridian. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Meridian is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Meridian is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Meridian is $113,055.
The median income in Meridian is $36,562.
Meridian's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Meridian Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Meridian | Mississippi | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 57 | 63 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 94 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 88 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Meridian, MS Weather
The average high in Meridian is 75.5° and the average low is 52.5°.
There are 76.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 56.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Meridian |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 56.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Meridian Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Meridian
The current population in Meridian is 34,137. The population has decreased 16.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34,137 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 34,466 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 34,990 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 35,625 | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 37,252 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 37,848 | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 38,602 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 39,213 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 40,094 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 40,507 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 40,809 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 41,069 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 41,056 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 41,089 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 40,927 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Meridian
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Meridian is:
30.3% White with 10,343 White residents.
59.7% African American with 20,371 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 27 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 417 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.3% Other with 447 Other residents.
5.1% Two Or More with 1,755 Two Or More residents.
2.3% Hispanic with 777 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Meridian | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30.3% | 55.2% | 57.4% |
| African American | 59.7% | 36.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.1% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 3.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Meridian
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Meridian is 53.3% female with 18,207 female residents.
Meridian is 46.7% male with 15,930 male residents.
| Gender | Meridian | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Meridian for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Meridian completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Meridian completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Meridian completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Meridian completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Meridian completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Meridian completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Meridian completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Meridian completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Meridian completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Meridian | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 15.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Meridian, Mississippi
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12.8% of households in Meridian earn Less than $10,000.
8.6% of households in Meridian earn $10,000 to $14,999.
16.0% of households in Meridian earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.1% of households in Meridian earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.7% of households in Meridian earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.7% of households in Meridian earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.9% of households in Meridian earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.7% of households in Meridian earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.9% of households in Meridian earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.6% of households in Meridian earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Meridian | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.8% | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.6% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 16.0% | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.1% | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.7% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.7% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.9% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.7% | 14.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.6% | 5.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
