Meridian Hills is a town located in Marion County Indiana. Meridian Hills has a 2024 population of 1,747. Meridian Hills is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -1.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,774 in 2020.
The average household income in Meridian Hills is $315,086 with a poverty rate of 1.72%. The median age in Meridian Hills is 46.9 years: 50.1 years for males, and 45 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Meridian Hills was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,588 | 91% |
| Two or more races | 71 | 4.07% |
| Asian | 47 | 2.69% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 2.06% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 652 | 2.65 | 99.8 | 0.2 |
| Married | 510 | 2.98 | 99.8 | 0.2 |
| Non Family | 117 | 1.17 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 17 | 3.06 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 8 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
99.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 0.64% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 1.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 479 | 38.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 495 | 39.7% |
| High School Graduate | 63 | 5.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.24% |
| Some College | 175 | 14.03% |
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 | 1,137 | 1,130 | 903 |
| Asian | 45 | 45 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 35 | 21 |
| Black | 27 | 23 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 17 | 7 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 79.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $88,625 | $173,365 | $58,571 |
| Graduate Degree | $153,958 | $174,886 | $82,500 |
| High School Graduate | $29,688 | $0 | $29,688 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $102,917 | $165,893 | $57,000 |
| Some College | $0 | $84,583 | $16,983 |
$102,917
Average Earnings
$165,893
Average Male
$57,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.74% of Meridian Hills residents speak only English, while 4.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,584 | 19 | 1.2% |
| Black | 36 | 4 | 11.11% |
| Asian | 47 | 4 | 8.51% |
| Multiple | 71 | 3 | 4.23% |
1.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.03%
Male Poverty Rate
1.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Meridian Hills is Black, with 11.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Meridian Hills is White, with 1.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.36% |
| High School | 15.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.64% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 0.96% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $222,083 | $341,850 |
| Households | $198,889 | $315,086 |
| Married Families | $223,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $162,656 | $190,019 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
74.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
76.9%
Male Marriage Rate
72.2%
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
52
Number of Veterans
49
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 4.28% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 2.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
59.83%
Born in Meridian Hills
95.24%
Native Born
4.76%
Foreign Born
1.38%
Non Citizen
3.38%
Naturalized
95.24% of Meridian Hills residents were born in the United States, with 59.83% having been born in Indiana. 1.38% 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 | 1,713 | -7 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 1,720 | -7 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 1,727 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2026 | 1,733 | -7 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 1,740 | -7 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 1,747 | -7 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 1,754 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2022 | 1,758 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2021 | 1,762 | -12 | -0.68% |
| 2020 | 1,774 | 60 | 3.5% |
| 2019 | 1,714 | 6 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 1,708 | 12 | 0.71% |
| 2017 | 1,696 | 10 | 0.59% |
| 2016 | 1,686 | 9 | 0.54% |
| 2015 | 1,677 | 5 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 1,672 | 11 | 0.66% |
| 2013 | 1,661 | 17 | 1.03% |
| 2012 | 1,644 | 15 | 0.92% |
| 2011 | 1,629 | 11 | 0.68% |
| 2010 | 1,618 | 0 | 0% |