Meridian is a CDP located in Arapahoe County Colorado. Meridian has a 2024 population of 5,372. Meridian is currently growing at a rate of 3.29% annually and its population has increased by 12.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,792 in 2020.
The average household income in Meridian is $114,018 with a poverty rate of 5.75%. The median age in Meridian is 31.8 years: 30.3 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Meridian was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,331 | 65.86% |
| Asian | 750 | 14.83% |
| Two or more races | 397 | 7.85% |
| Black or African American | 386 | 7.63% |
| Other race | 103 | 2.04% |
| Native American | 56 | 1.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.69% |
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 | 2,669 | 1.89 | 14.2 | 85.8 |
| Non Family | 1,753 | 1.41 | 9.3 | 90.7 |
| Married | 720 | 2.83 | 25.6 | 74.4 |
| Female | 148 | 2.5 | 11.5 | 88.5 |
| Male | 48 | 3.58 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
2.76
Average Family Size
1.89
Average Household Size
14.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 118 | 2.91% |
| Associates Degree | 255 | 6.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,313 | 32.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 550 | 13.55% |
| High School Graduate | 870 | 21.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 0.89% |
| Some College | 918 | 22.61% |
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 | 2,637 | 2,589 | 1,297 |
| Asian | 569 | 478 | 252 |
| Hispanic | 424 | 409 | 149 |
| 2+ Races | 302 | 302 | 172 |
| Black | 279 | 279 | 0 |
| Other Race | 90 | 90 | 51 |
| Native American | 39 | 24 | 24 |
| Islander | 35 | 35 | 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 native american people with a rate of 61.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,347 | $85,319 | $53,403 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,795 | $84,643 | $45,833 |
| High School Graduate | $44,694 | $62,237 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,177 | $73,848 | $52,303 |
| Some College | $57,480 | $53,229 | $62,930 |
$59,177
Average Earnings
$73,848
Average Male
$52,303
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.87% of Meridian residents speak only English, while 19.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 7.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,132 | 232 | 7.41% |
| Hispanic | 592 | 37 | 6.25% |
| Asian | 750 | 22 | 2.93% |
| Other | 103 | 13 | 12.62% |
5.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.92%
Male Poverty Rate
7.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Meridian is Other, with 12.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Meridian is Asian, with 2.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 9.8% |
| High School | 4.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 23.16% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.5% |
| Female Employed | 3.33% |
| Male Employed | 1.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $124,145 | $177,573 |
| Households | $90,496 | $114,018 |
| Married Families | $126,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,705 | $80,284 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.1%
Male Marriage Rate
30.8%
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
201
Number of Veterans
164
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 69 |
| Vietnam | 53 |
| Korea | 39 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 74 |
| 55 to 64 | 65 |
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 6.05% |
| Asian | 15 | 2.64% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 1.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.8%
Labor Force Participation
72.1%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
33.71%
Born in Meridian
83.69%
Native Born
16.31%
Foreign Born
9.39%
Non Citizen
6.92%
Naturalized
83.69% of Meridian residents were born in the United States, with 33.71% having been born in Colorado. 9.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,372 | 171 | 3.29% |
| 2023 | 5,201 | 172 | 3.42% |
| 2022 | 5,029 | 75 | 1.51% |
| 2021 | 4,954 | 162 | 3.38% |
| 2020 | 4,792 | 1,152 | 31.65% |
| 2019 | 3,640 | 25 | 0.69% |
| 2018 | 3,615 | 233 | 6.89% |
| 2017 | 3,382 | 55 | 1.65% |
| 2016 | 3,327 | 220 | 7.08% |
| 2015 | 3,107 | 394 | 14.52% |
| 2014 | 2,713 | 119 | 4.59% |
| 2013 | 2,594 | 130 | 5.28% |
| 2012 | 2,464 | 130 | 5.57% |
| 2011 | 2,334 | -636 | -21.41% |
| 2010 | 2,970 | 0 | 0% |