Meridian, MS is a city located in East-Central Mississippi with a population of 35,625 people. With an estimated population density of 670 people per square mile, it’s known for being an ideal destination for residential living. There are a variety of restaurants and local businesses that offer quality services to the community, such as Fishbone Seafood, The Broadway Cafe & Bakery, and Mac's Restaurant & Bakery. Residents also enjoy various outdoor activities throughout the year including fishing at Bonita Lakes, disc golfing at Meridian Disc Golf Course, and camping at Okatibbee State Park. Meridian is also home to many organizations that support the community such as The Boys & Girls Club of East Mississippi and United Way of East Mississippi. Various local sporting events such as high school football games are held in the area throughout the year.
The population in Meridian is 35,625. There are 663 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Meridian is 37.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Meridian is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Meridian
- 38.5% are married
- 13.9% are divorced
- 15.5% are married with children
- 36.6% have children, but are single
Race in Meridian
- 35.5% are White
- 60.3% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander