Meridian, Mississippi is a city with a population of 17,629 and a population density of 170 people per square mile. This compares to the US population of 329,725,481 and a population density of 93 people per square mile. Meridian is home to many businesses including J&B Auto Repair, Meridian Tile & Marble Co., and High Noon Steaks & Oyster Bar. Outdoor activities year round include biking on the Tanglefoot Trail and golfing at The Majestic Golf Club. There are also numerous organizations such as United Way of East Mississippi and the Salvation Army Youth Education Center which provide local services. Lastly, local sporting events and teams include basketball games at Meridian High School or soccer matches from the Meridian Fire FC soccer team.
The population in Meridian (zip 39307) is 17,629. There are 185 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Meridian (zip 39307) is 37.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Meridian (zip 39307) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Meridian (zip 39307)
- 30.3% are married
- 17.4% are divorced
- 19.7% are married with children
- 33.2% have children, but are single
Race in Meridian (zip 39307)
- 32.7% are White
- 63.8% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander