Meridian

County:: Lauderdale County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 53.741
State:: Mississippi

Meridian is a city located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. Meridian has a 2025 population of 32,673. It is also the county seat of Lauderdale County. Meridian is currently declining at a rate of -1.33% annually and its population has decreased by -6.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 34,867 in 2020.

The average household income in Meridian is $56,934 with a poverty rate of 31.94%. The median age in Meridian is 39.4 years: 38.6 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Meridian includes 62.49% Black or African American, 30.38% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
Black or African American	21,539	62.49%
White	10,472	30.38%
Two or more races	1,431	4.15%
Other race	614	1.78%
Asian	395	1.15%
Native American	15	0.04%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Meridian Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Meridian's average per capita income is $29,545. Household income levels show a median of $34,657. The poverty rate stands at 31.94%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$81,454	-
Families	$48,932	$72,603
Households	$34,657	$56,934
Non Families	$23,070	$34,610

$29,545

Average Income

$34,657

Median Household Income

31.94%

Poverty Rate