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Meriden

County:
Cherokee County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.113
State:
Iowa

Meriden is a city located in Cherokee County, Iowa. Meriden has a 2026 population of 176. Meriden is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 1.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 173 in 2020.

The median household income in Meriden is $55,333 with a poverty rate of 4.35%. The median age in Meriden is 38 years: 53.3 years for males, and 24.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.5 males.

176
Total Population
1,555
Density (mi²)
1 0.57%
Growth

Meriden Population

Meriden Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202617610.57%
202517500%
202417521.16%
202317321.17%
202217100%
2021171-2-1.16%
202017300%
201914500%
201814510.69%
2017144-1-0.69%
2016145-1-0.68%
2015146-4-2.67%
2014150-1-0.66%
2013151-1-0.66%
201215200%
2011152-7-4.4%
201015310.66%

Median Age

Overall: 38 years
Female: 24.8 years
Male: 53.3 years

Meriden Adults

There are 96 adults, (29 of whom are seniors) in Meriden.

Sex Ratio

Female: 74 (53.6%)
Male: 64 (46.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Meriden includes 95.65% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White13295.65%
Two or more races42.9%
Black or African American21.45%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races21.45%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White13295.65%
Two or more races21.45%
Black or African American21.45%

Meriden Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Meriden 's average per capita income is $50,625. Household income levels show a median of $55,333. The poverty rate stands at 4.35%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$82,188-
Families$66,250$78,414
Households$55,333$59,951
Non Families$34,219$39,576

$50,625

Average Income

$55,333

Median Household Income

4.35%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)