Meridian, Mississippi

Population Data for Meridian, MS:

Population – 65921
Male – 47.09 %
Female – 52.91 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 58.75 %
Hispanic – 1.07 %
African American – 39.69 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.16 %
Asian – 0.49 %

Geographic Data for Meridian, Mississippi:

Population Density – 138.79 per sq. mi
Elevation – 344 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Meridian:

In Elementary School – 8,029 (45.77 %)
In High School – 3,707 (21.13 %)
In College – 3,445 (19.64 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 4,336 (10.23 %)
Associate’s Degree – 3,171 (7.48 %)
Some College, No Degree – 9,535 (22.49 %)
High School Graduate – 11,815 (27.87 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 3,445 (8.13 %)

Employment and Household Data for Meridian, MS:

Percentage of People Employed – 51.17 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 4.37 %
Unemployment Level – 7.71 %

Median Household Income – $30,836.33
Average Household Size – 2.46

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 32.37 %
2 Vehicles – 31.77 %
3 or more Vehicles – 14.07 %

Average Cost to Rent in Meridian - $1,162 per month