2026 Compare Cities People:
Milton, FL vs Meridian, MS

Change Cities
Highlights
- Meridian is 0% more densely populated than Milton.
- People are 8.0% less likely to be married in Meridian.
- The Median Age is 2.1 years younger in Meridian.
 Milton, FLMeridian, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,625329,725,481
 Female Population46.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population53.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 space3
 Population - 20108,849  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock39,968285,036,114
 Population - 19907,216  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-9.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now49.5%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock662.993.4
 Land Area5.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.8264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Milton, FLMeridian, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Milton, FLMeridian, MSUnited States
 White78.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock65.5%12.2%
 Asian1.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.7%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.8%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Milton, FLMeridian, MSUnited States
 Married Population41.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock34.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock61.5%50.2%
 Never Married31.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.3%10.8%
 Widowed8.7%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.312.60
 Households4,466  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock8,57880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,236  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock29.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Milton    3 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

the recent collapse of the housing market has made the situation in the job market very dismal. there are some IT jobs thru clearwire that are new tho. If you think you  More

   |    Reply

My experience as a "newcomer" to the Milton area found welcoming business owners, Pensacola Junior College employees, county employees at many offices, and workers at  More

   |    Reply

Over 20 years ago

Very "born and raised", "born again" town. Not friendly to newcomers. Better if you belong to a Fundamentalist/Evangelical church. Otherwise, acceptance into the  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Milton

Reviews for Meridian    4 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Meridian has so much to offer for a great stay, it’s affordable for visiting and for those who want to move to a family friendly town.  More

   |    Reply

Over 9 years ago

I lived in Meridian at one time. It's one of many places I've lived across the country so I feel I have a lot of places to compare to it. If you check the crime stats ,  More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

Meridian has, essentially 3 parts. In one section, the residents are financially secure and these neighborhoods are fairly insulated from the criminal and related  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Meridian


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.