Meridian is a CDP located in Sutter County California. Meridian has a 2024 population of 379. Meridian is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually and its population has increased by 36.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 278 in 2020.
The average household income in Meridian is $79,077 with a poverty rate of 13.03%. The median age in Meridian is 31.1 years: 27.9 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Meridian was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 256 | 68.09% |
| Other race | 94 | 25% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 3.19% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 1.6% |
| Native American | 4 | 1.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 1.06% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 141 | 2.67 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Married | 62 | 3.23 | 71 | 29 |
| Non Family | 47 | 1.04 | 31.9 | 68.1 |
| Male | 30 | 4.1 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Female | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
53.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 60 | 23.35% |
| Associates Degree | 22 | 8.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 34 | 13.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 3.11% |
| High School Graduate | 59 | 22.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 74 | 28.79% |
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 | 170 | 110 | 22 |
| Other Race | 56 | 56 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 55 | 55 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $165,625 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,250 | $46,500 | $55,714 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$51,250
Average Earnings
$46,500
Average Male
$55,714
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.88% of Meridian residents speak only English, while 15.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 243 | 42 | 17.28% |
| Native | 4 | 3 | 75% |
| Multiple | 12 | 2 | 16.67% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 2 | 2.74% |
| Other | 94 | 2 | 2.13% |
13.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.39%
Male Poverty Rate
17.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Meridian is Native, with 75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Meridian is Other, with 2.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.42% |
| Some College | 20.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Female Employed | 7.69% |
| Male Employed | 3.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,056 | $98,798 |
| Households | $50,917 | $79,077 |
| Married Families | $94,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,625 | $36,764 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.4%
Male Marriage Rate
58.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
13
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 4.02% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 41.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
46.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.3%
Labor Force Participation
45.5%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
76.06%
Born in Meridian
96.54%
Native Born
3.46%
Foreign Born
1.86%
Non Citizen
1.6%
Naturalized
96.54% of Meridian residents were born in the United States, with 76.06% having been born in California. 1.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 379 | 1 | 0.26% |
| 2023 | 378 | 2 | 0.53% |
| 2022 | 376 | 16 | 4.44% |
| 2021 | 360 | 82 | 29.5% |
| 2020 | 278 | -93 | -25.07% |
| 2019 | 371 | -34 | -8.4% |
| 2018 | 405 | -46 | -10.2% |
| 2017 | 451 | 48 | 11.91% |
| 2016 | 403 | -97 | -19.4% |
| 2015 | 500 | 62 | 14.16% |
| 2014 | 438 | 58 | 15.26% |
| 2013 | 380 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 380 | -105 | -21.65% |
| 2011 | 485 | 127 | 35.47% |
| 2010 | 358 | 0 | 0% |