Meridian, MS
Lauderdale CountyComprehensive Demographic, Economic, and Housing Data Profile
Population
34,137
Median Household Income
$36,562
Median Home Value
$111,031
Median Age
39.4 yrs
Household Income Brackets
Racial & Ethnic Demographics
Age Distribution
Educational Attainment
Complete Census & Social Dataset
91 Total MetricsGeneral Demographics
| City Alt | N/A |
| County Fips All | 28,075 |
| County Name All | Lauderdale |
| Source | shape |
| Military | 0 |
| Incorporated | 1.0% |
| Cdp | 0 |
| Township | 0 |
| Male | 46.70 |
| Female | 53.30 |
Regional & Admin
| Population | 34,137 |
| Population Proper | 34,137 |
| Density | 245.30 |
| Ranking | 3 |
| Cbsa Fips | 32,940 |
| Cbsa Name | Meridian, MS |
| Cbsa Metro | 0 |
| Csa Fips | N/A |
| Csa Name | N/A |
Age & Demographics
| Age Median | 39.4% |
| Age Under 10 | 12.5% |
| Age 10 To 19 | 14.1% |
| Age 20s | 13.0% |
| Age 30s | 11.6% |
| Age 40s | 11.6% |
| Age 50s | 12.0% |
| Age 60s | 12.0% |
| Age 70s | 9.4% |
| Age Over 80 | 3.7% |
| Age Over 65 | 18.2% |
| Age 18 To 24 | 9.2% |
| Age Over 18 | 76.2% |
Household & Family
| Married | 32.3% |
| Divorced | 18.1% |
| Never Married | 41.0% |
| Widowed | 8.5% |
| Family Size | 3.14 |
Income & Economy
| Family Dual Income | $40 |
| Income Household Median | $36,562 |
| Income Household Under 5 | $9 |
| Income Household 5 To 10 | $4 |
| Income Household 10 To 15 | $9 |
| Income Household 15 To 20 | $10 |
| Income Household 20 To 25 | $6 |
| Income Household 25 To 35 | $11 |
| Income Household 35 To 50 | $11 |
| Income Household 50 To 75 | $16 |
| Income Household 75 To 100 | $8 |
| Income Household 100 To 150 | $10 |
| Income Household 150 Over | $8 |
| Income Household Six Figure | $17 |
| Income Individual Median | $25,542 |
| Labor Force Participation | 54.7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% |
| Poverty | 34.3% |
| Commute Time | 18.90 |
Housing & Property
| Home Ownership | 48.70 |
| Housing Units | 14,559 |
| Home Value | $111,031 |
| Rent Median | $910 |
| Rent Burden | $46 |
Education
| Education Less Highschool | 14.9% |
| Education Highschool | 31.4% |
| Education Some College | 31.9% |
| Education Bachelors | 12.1% |
| Education Graduate | 9.7% |
| Education College Or Above | 21.8% |
| Education Stem Degree | 35.6% |
Race & Origin
| Race White | 30.9% |
| Race Black | 59.7% |
| Race Asian | 1.2% |
| Race Native | 0.1% |
| Race Pacific | 0.0% |
| Race Other | 1.7% |
| Race Multiple | 6.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% |
Social & Health
| Disabled | 19.9% |
| Limited English | 0.6% |
| Health Uninsured | 10.8% |
| Veteran | 9.0% |
Economic & Labor Indicators
| Individual Median Income | $25,542 |
| Labor Force Participation | 54.7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 34.3% |
| Average Commute Time | 18.9 mins |
Housing & Community Metrics
| Homeownership Rate | 48.7% |
| Median Rent | $910 |
| Rent Burdened (>30% Income) | 46.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 14,559 |
| Uninsured Rate | 10.8% |
Additional Census & Social Profile
Household & Marital
| Avg Family Size | 3.14 |
| Dual Income Families | 39.7% |
| Married | 32.3% |
| Never Married | 41.0% |
| Divorced | 18.1% |
| Widowed | 8.5% |
Social & Education
| College Degree or Higher | 21.8% |
| STEM Degree Holders | 35.6% |
| Veterans | 9.0% |
| Disabled Population | 19.9% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 0.6% |
Regional Classifications
| Metro Area (CBSA) | Meridian, MS |
| Combined Area (CSA) | N/A |
| Population Density | 245.3/sq mi |
| National Rank | #3 |