Meriden is a city located in South Central CT Planning Region Connecticut. Meriden has a 2024 population of 59,942. Meriden is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 60,617 in 2020.
The average household income in Meriden is $84,046 with a poverty rate of 15.68%. The median age in Meriden is 40.2 years: 37.5 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Meriden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,926 | 65.93% |
| Two or more races | 9,125 | 15.07% |
| Other race | 5,037 | 8.32% |
| Black or African American | 4,945 | 8.17% |
| Asian | 1,280 | 2.11% |
| Native American | 220 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.04% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 25,018 | 2.38 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Non Family | 9,841 | 1.15 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Married | 8,727 | 3.17 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Female | 4,553 | 3.3 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Male | 1,897 | 2.94 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
59.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,469 | 8.19% |
| Associates Degree | 3,737 | 8.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,930 | 11.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,427 | 8.09% |
| High School Graduate | 14,864 | 35.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,822 | 6.67% |
| Some College | 9,091 | 21.47% |
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 | 24,666 | 22,798 | 5,959 |
| Hispanic | 12,756 | 8,985 | 1,004 |
| 2+ Races | 5,339 | 4,105 | 636 |
| Black | 3,257 | 2,806 | 715 |
| Other Race | 3,151 | 2,010 | 255 |
| Asian | 844 | 731 | 484 |
| Native American | 144 | 100 | 22 |
| Islander | 23 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.43%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,215 | $74,535 | $71,757 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,910 | $92,297 | $68,273 |
| High School Graduate | $41,267 | $44,981 | $37,570 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,976 | $44,120 | $22,750 |
| Overall | $48,511 | $54,259 | $43,942 |
| Some College | $47,554 | $54,604 | $43,911 |
$48,511
Average Earnings
$54,259
Average Male
$43,942
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.42% of Meriden residents speak only English, while 30.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 22,334 | 6,233 | 27.91% |
| White | 30,120 | 2,056 | 6.83% |
| Multiple | 9,058 | 1,762 | 19.45% |
| Other | 5,011 | 1,569 | 31.31% |
| Black | 4,800 | 783 | 16.31% |
| Asian | 1,277 | 109 | 8.54% |
| Native | 220 | 15 | 6.82% |
15.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.5%
Male Poverty Rate
16.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Meriden is Other, with 31.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Meriden is Native, with 6.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.87% |
| High School | 12.77% |
| Some College | 8.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.45% |
| Male Employed | 5.73% |
| Female Employed | 5.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,457 | $101,567 |
| Households | $63,671 | $84,046 |
| Married Families | $102,034 | $123,231 |
| Non Families | $43,326 | $51,323 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
36.1%
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
2,470
Number of Veterans
2,194
Male Veterans
276
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 730 |
| Second Gulf War | 432 |
| First Gulf War | 396 |
| Korea | 233 |
| World War II | 43 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 675 |
| 55 to 64 | 629 |
| 75+ | 544 |
| 35 to 54 | 380 |
| 18 to 34 | 242 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,110 | 6.43% |
| Hispanic | 322 | 2.08% |
| Black | 151 | 4.1% |
| Other Race | 80 | 2.05% |
| 2+ Races | 78 | 1.3% |
| Native American | 33 | 22.92% |
| Islander | 10 | 43.48% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
8.4%
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
62.93%
Born in Meriden
89.82%
Native Born
10.18%
Foreign Born
4.97%
Non Citizen
5.21%
Naturalized
89.82% of Meriden residents were born in the United States, with 62.93% having been born in Connecticut. 4.97% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 59,099 | -168 | -0.28% |
| 2028 | 59,267 | -169 | -0.28% |
| 2027 | 59,436 | -169 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 59,605 | -168 | -0.28% |
| 2025 | 59,773 | -169 | -0.28% |
| 2024 | 59,942 | -169 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 60,111 | -147 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 60,258 | -180 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 60,438 | -179 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 60,617 | 1,287 | 2.17% |
| 2019 | 59,330 | -233 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 59,563 | -92 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 59,655 | -71 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 59,726 | -360 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 60,086 | -316 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 60,402 | -101 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 60,503 | -179 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 60,682 | -23 | -0.04% |
| 2011 | 60,705 | -128 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 60,833 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 58,244 | -1,235 | -2.08% |
| 1990 | 59,479 | 2,361 | 4.13% |
| 1980 | 57,118 | 1,159 | 2.07% |
| 1970 | 55,959 | 4,109 | 7.92% |
| 1960 | 51,850 | 7,762 | 17.61% |
| 1950 | 44,088 | 4,594 | 11.63% |
| 1940 | 39,494 | 1,013 | 2.63% |
| 1930 | 38,481 | 8,614 | 28.84% |
| 1920 | 29,867 | 2,602 | 9.54% |
| 1910 | 27,265 | 2,969 | 12.22% |
| 1900 | 24,296 | 2,644 | 12.21% |
| 1890 | 21,652 | 6,112 | 39.33% |
| 1880 | 15,540 | 6,647 | 74.74% |
| 1870 | 8,893 | -50,206 | -84.95% |