Meridian is a city located in Bosque County Texas. Meridian has a 2024 population of 1,441. It is also the county seat of Bosque County. Meridian is currently growing at a rate of 0.84% annually and its population has increased by 3.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,391 in 2020.
The average household income in Meridian is $67,452 with a poverty rate of 17.53%. The median age in Meridian is 43.9 years: 40 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Meridian was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,418 | 83.86% |
| Two or more races | 160 | 9.46% |
| Black or African American | 52 | 3.08% |
| Native American | 28 | 1.66% |
| Other race | 25 | 1.48% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 633 | 2.56 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Married | 273 | 3.47 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Non Family | 236 | 1.04 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Female | 124 | 3.45 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
58.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 67 | 5.81% |
| Associates Degree | 67 | 5.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 89 | 7.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 27 | 2.34% |
| High School Graduate | 402 | 34.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 99 | 8.59% |
| Some College | 402 | 34.87% |
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 | 829 | 748 | 93 |
| Hispanic | 236 | 177 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 139 | 93 | 4 |
| Black | 52 | 52 | 5 |
| Other Race | 25 | 11 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 5 | 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 white people with a rate of 11.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,250 | $0 | $50,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $64,000 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,688 | $39,313 | $15,313 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,195 | $25,664 | $13,750 |
| Overall | $36,420 | $36,339 | $36,563 |
| Some College | $38,783 | $45,781 | $38,700 |
$36,420
Average Earnings
$36,339
Average Male
$36,563
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.68% of Meridian residents speak only English, while 15.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,174 | 158 | 13.46% |
| Hispanic | 363 | 108 | 29.75% |
| Multiple | 160 | 36 | 22.5% |
| Native | 28 | 28 | 100% |
| Other | 25 | 14 | 56% |
| Black | 34 | 7 | 20.59% |
17.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.89%
Male Poverty Rate
20.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Meridian is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Meridian is White, with 13.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.82% |
| Some College | 10.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.76% |
| Male Employed | 11.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,461 | $79,491 |
| Households | $56,495 | $67,452 |
| Married Families | $120,086 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,088 | $40,412 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
170
Number of Veterans
163
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 90 |
| 75+ | 47 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 165 | 15.43% |
| Asian | 5 | 62.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
77.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.2%
Labor Force Participation
52.7%
Employment Rate
0.8%
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
62.21%
Born in Meridian
92.9%
Native Born
7.1%
Foreign Born
4.02%
Non Citizen
3.08%
Naturalized
92.9% of Meridian residents were born in the United States, with 62.21% having been born in Texas. 4.02% 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 | 1,505 | 13 | 0.87% |
| 2028 | 1,492 | 13 | 0.88% |
| 2027 | 1,479 | 12 | 0.82% |
| 2026 | 1,467 | 13 | 0.89% |
| 2025 | 1,454 | 13 | 0.9% |
| 2024 | 1,441 | 12 | 0.84% |
| 2023 | 1,429 | 21 | 1.49% |
| 2022 | 1,408 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1,408 | 17 | 1.22% |
| 2020 | 1,391 | -114 | -7.57% |
| 2019 | 1,505 | -9 | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 1,514 | 16 | 1.07% |
| 2017 | 1,498 | 18 | 1.22% |
| 2016 | 1,480 | 9 | 0.61% |
| 2015 | 1,471 | 13 | 0.89% |
| 2014 | 1,458 | -11 | -0.75% |
| 2013 | 1,469 | -32 | -2.13% |
| 2012 | 1,501 | -7 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 1,508 | -5 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 1,513 | 0 | 0% |