Meridian Station is a CDP located in Lauderdale County Mississippi. Meridian Station has a 2024 population of 468. Meridian Station is currently declining at a rate of -8.77% annually but its population has increased by 4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 450 in 2020.
The average household income in Meridian Station is $65,183 with a poverty rate of 4.26%. The median age in Meridian Station is 24 years: 24.6 years for males, and 21.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Meridian Station was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 385 | 52.1% |
| Black or African American | 137 | 18.54% |
| Two or more races | 98 | 13.26% |
| Asian | 67 | 9.07% |
| Native American | 40 | 5.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 1.62% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 218 | 2.26 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 96 | 1.43 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 82 | 2.77 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 40 | 3.23 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
0.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 21 | 6.48% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 223 | 68.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 3.4% |
| High School Graduate | 9 | 2.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 60 | 18.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 186 | 157 |
| Asian | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Black | 42 | 21 | 21 |
| Native American | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,370 | $0 | $35,313 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,986 | $0 | $35,313 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$35,986
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$35,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.35% of Meridian Station residents speak only English, while 29.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 15.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82 | 21 | 25.61% |
4.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.72%
Male Poverty Rate
0%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Meridian Station is Black, with 25.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Meridian Station is Black, with 25.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,875 | $75,375 |
| Households | $51,500 | $65,183 |
| Married Families | $75,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $52,231 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
38
Number of Veterans
38
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 38 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 14.53% |
| Islander | 12 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
92.1%
Labor Force Participation
38.7%
Employment Rate
8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
17.46%
Born in Meridian Station
85.25%
Native Born
14.75%
Foreign Born
8.39%
Non Citizen
6.36%
Naturalized
85.25% of Meridian Station residents were born in the United States, with 17.46% having been born in Mississippi. 8.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 468 | -45 | -8.77% |
| 2023 | 513 | -44 | -7.9% |
| 2022 | 557 | -104 | -15.73% |
| 2021 | 661 | 211 | 46.89% |
| 2020 | 450 | -210 | -31.82% |
| 2019 | 660 | 40 | 6.45% |
| 2018 | 620 | 18 | 2.99% |
| 2017 | 602 | -21 | -3.37% |
| 2016 | 623 | -13 | -2.04% |
| 2015 | 636 | -13 | -2% |
| 2014 | 649 | -70 | -9.74% |
| 2013 | 719 | -313 | -30.33% |
| 2012 | 1,032 | -203 | -16.44% |
| 2011 | 1,235 | 145 | 13.3% |
| 2010 | 1,090 | 0 | 0% |