Meridian city, Mississippi demographics and economy
Census American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates for Meridian city, Mississippi.
Population
34,466
Median HH Income
$34,657
Median Home Value
$100,800
Median Age
39.4
Workforce
Unemployment rate
7.2%
1,063 unemployed of 14,739 in labor force
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
of population age 25+ (23,273 total)
Below poverty line
31.9%
10,638 of 33,305 surveyed
Housing & cost of living
Median home value
$100,800
owner-occupied housing units
Median gross rent
$865/mo
renter-occupied units, all bedrooms
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