Meridian is a city located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. Meridian has a 2025 population of 32,673. It is also the county seat of Lauderdale County. Meridian is currently declining at a rate of -1.33% annually and its population has decreased by -6.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 34,867 in 2020.
The average household income in Meridian is $56,934 with a poverty rate of 31.94%.The median age in Meridian is 39.4 years: 38.6 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Meridian includes 62.49% Black or African American, 30.38% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
Black or African American | 21,539 | 62.49% |
White | 10,472 | 30.38% |
Two or more races | 1,431 | 4.15% |
Other race | 614 | 1.78% |
Asian | 395 | 1.15% |
Native American | 15 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Meridian's average per capita income is $29,545. Household income levels show a median of $34,657. The poverty rate stands at 31.94%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $81,454 | - |
Families | $48,932 | $72,603 |
Households | $34,657 | $56,934 |
Non Families | $23,070 | $34,610 |
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