Meridian, MS
Living in Meridian
Bikeability5
Walkability13
Commute93
Public Transit4
Affordability100
Public Safety53
Airports4
Hospitals19
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
38kPopulation-3.1k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black63%
Caucasian33%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate25%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income+$2.7k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military1%
Sales and office23%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$83kMedian Home Value+$2.5k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$535Median Monthly Rent+$113 (2010–19)
41%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas41%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Meridian
United States45
Mississippi57
Lauderdale County40
Property Crime in Meridian
United States48
Mississippi57
Lauderdale County64
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Meridian
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding32
Tornado32
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Meridian, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Meridian, MS
The Pentecostal Christian Academy
1 miles, S
St Patrick Elementary School
2 miles, SW
Lamar School
2 miles, NE
Newton County Academy
25 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Meridian, MS
University of West Alabama
32 miles, NE
Southeastern Baptist College
52 miles, SW
Mississippi State University
74 miles, N
Mississippi University for Women
78 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Meridian, MS
Rush Foundation Hospital
1 miles, S
Anderson Regional Medical Ctr
1 miles, SW
Alliance Health Center
2 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Meridian, MS
Key Field
5 miles, SW
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
73 miles, N
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
74 miles, SW