Meridian charter township is located in Ingham County Michigan. Meridian charter township has a 2024 population of 44,036. Meridian charter township is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually and its population has increased by 0.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 43,857 in 2020.
The average household income in Meridian charter township is $119,344 with a poverty rate of 12.4%. The median age in Meridian charter township is 36.6 years: 36.2 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Meridian charter township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,761 | 70.3% |
| Asian | 6,606 | 15.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,477 | 7.95% |
| Black or African American | 2,182 | 4.99% |
| Other race | 420 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 309 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,120 | 2.26 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Married | 8,594 | 2.98 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Non Family | 8,508 | 1.39 | 32.4 | 67.6 |
| Female | 1,677 | 2.89 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Male | 341 | 3.04 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
57.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 524 | 1.82% |
| Associates Degree | 1,943 | 6.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,630 | 29.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,244 | 35.6% |
| High School Graduate | 3,136 | 10.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 225 | 0.78% |
| Some College | 4,071 | 14.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,038 | 20,498 | 13,179 |
| Asian | 4,069 | 4,017 | 3,536 |
| 2+ Races | 1,398 | 1,364 | 776 |
| Black | 1,329 | 1,267 | 817 |
| Hispanic | 1,197 | 1,124 | 652 |
| Other Race | 268 | 268 | 222 |
| Native American | 230 | 188 | 76 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 86.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,893 | $67,404 | $47,849 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,875 | $102,452 | $72,162 |
| High School Graduate | $39,223 | $47,315 | $32,043 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,011 | $22,898 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,714 | $74,120 | $50,888 |
| Some College | $39,493 | $46,464 | $33,861 |
$60,714
Average Earnings
$74,120
Average Male
$50,888
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.84% of Meridian charter township residents speak only English, while 22.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 11.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,463 | 3,141 | 10.66% |
| Asian | 6,594 | 1,076 | 16.32% |
| Multiple | 3,459 | 492 | 14.22% |
| Black | 2,133 | 437 | 20.49% |
| Hispanic | 1,905 | 369 | 19.37% |
| Other | 420 | 25 | 5.95% |
| Native | 309 | 11 | 3.56% |
12.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.23%
Male Poverty Rate
12.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Meridian charter township is Black, with 20.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Meridian charter township is Native, with 3.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.84% |
| High School | 14.74% |
| Some College | 9.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.1% |
| Female Employed | 8.74% |
| Male Employed | 5.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $127,320 | $162,536 |
| Households | $81,622 | $119,344 |
| Married Families | $143,095 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,000 | $61,151 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,773
Number of Veterans
1,649
Male Veterans
124
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 683 |
| Second Gulf War | 384 |
| First Gulf War | 153 |
| Korea | 83 |
| World War II | 63 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 626 |
| 65 to 74 | 426 |
| 35 to 54 | 419 |
| 18 to 34 | 176 |
| 55 to 64 | 126 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,663 | 6.56% |
| Asian | 58 | 1.12% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 1.29% |
| Native American | 21 | 9.13% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 0.65% |
| Black | 6 | 0.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
63%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.3%
Born in Meridian charter township
80.87%
Native Born
19.13%
Foreign Born
11.03%
Non Citizen
8.1%
Naturalized
80.87% of Meridian charter township residents were born in the United States, with 57.3% having been born in Michigan. 11.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 44,726 | 138 | 0.31% |
| 2028 | 44,588 | 138 | 0.31% |
| 2027 | 44,450 | 138 | 0.31% |
| 2026 | 44,312 | 138 | 0.31% |
| 2025 | 44,174 | 138 | 0.31% |
| 2024 | 44,036 | 138 | 0.31% |
| 2023 | 43,898 | 138 | 0.32% |
| 2022 | 43,760 | -151 | -0.34% |
| 2021 | 43,911 | 54 | 0.12% |
| 2020 | 43,857 | 823 | 1.91% |
| 2019 | 43,034 | -57 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 43,091 | 210 | 0.49% |
| 2017 | 42,881 | 334 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 42,547 | 277 | 0.66% |
| 2015 | 42,270 | 330 | 0.79% |
| 2014 | 41,940 | 862 | 2.1% |
| 2013 | 41,078 | 466 | 1.15% |
| 2012 | 40,612 | 154 | 0.38% |
| 2011 | 40,458 | 710 | 1.79% |
| 2010 | 39,748 | 0 | 0% |