Meridian Station, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lauderdale County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
739
Population
445/sq mi density
$51,500
Median Income
$26,968 per capita
$1,341
Median Rent
22.2% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,500 median income, 8.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
739
Census 2023
Population Density
445
per square mile
Land Area
1.1
square miles (2.9 km²)
Median Age
24.0 yrs
38% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
56.4%
Male
43.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 18.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 8.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 9.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 11.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
52.1%
Black
18.5%
Hispanic
8.7%
Asian
9.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 70.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 28.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
70.3%
Spanish
28.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
14.7%
Veterans
12.2%
103% above US avg (6%)
Disability
23.6%
82% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
77.9%
15% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
22.1%
157% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.507
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 739 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 445 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 24.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 56.4% |
| Female | 43.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.1% |
| Black or African American | 18.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Asian | 9.1% |
Language
| English Only | 70.3% |
| Spanish | 28.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 14.7% |
| Veterans | 12.2% |
| Disability | 23.6% |
| Health Insurance | 77.9% |
| Uninsured | 22.1% |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.507 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 5, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+ |