Meridian, MS

Meridian is a city in Mississippi with about 34,466 residents. Meridian was founded in 1854 and sits in Lauderdale County. The median age is 39.4 and the median household income is $34,657. Homes carry a median value of $100,800, and about 48% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (62.4%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Meridian has 21 public schools — 10 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high.

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Violent and property crime rates for Meridian vs Mississippi and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Meridian.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Meridian is in Lauderdale County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Meridian was founded in 1854 and sits in Lauderdale County. Elevation ~105 m.