Demographics in Meridian, MS

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Meridian?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

34,466

Male

15,886

46.1%

Female

18,580

53.9%

Median Age

39.4

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

30.4%

Black

62.5%

Hispanic

2.0%

Asian

1.1%

Two or More

4.2%

Other

1.8%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

14.0%

High School or Higher

33.6%

Foreign Born

2.1%

Veterans

7.2%

Married

29.1%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Meridian, MS has a population of 34,466 with a median age of 39.4. The racial makeup is 30.4% White, 2.0% Hispanic, 62.5% Black, 1.1% Asian. About 14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 2.1%.