Meridian, MS

Living in Meridian

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 13
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 53
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 19
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Colleges 9
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Schools 2
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Residents

38k Population -3.1k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black63%
Caucasian33%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate25%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$32k Median Household Income +$2.7k (2010–19)
74% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military1%
Sales and office23%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$83k Median Home Value +$2.5k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$535 Median Monthly Rent +$113 (2010–19)
41% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas41%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Meridian

United States45
Mississippi57
Lauderdale County40

Property Crime in Meridian

United States48
Mississippi57
Lauderdale County64

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 44 5 0
Feb 48 6 0
Mar 55 5 0
Apr 63 5 0
May 71 4 0
Jun 77 4 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 80 4 0
Sep 74 3 0
Oct 64 4 0
Nov 55 5 0
Dec 47 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Meridian

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding32
Tornado32
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Meridian, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Meridian, MS

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Lamar School
2 miles, NE
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Newton County Academy
25 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Meridian, MS

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Meridian, MS

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Airports

Airports near Meridian, MS

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Key Field
5 miles, SW
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