Meridian, ID Demographics

A map of Meridian's Population by Race

Meridian, Idaho had a population of 117,635 in 2020. It was 81.2% White, 0.9% Black, 2.5% Asian, 9.5% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Meridian, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 237 places in Idaho, Meridian is the 2nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Meridian's White Population

95,526 residents of Meridian identify as White, or 81.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Meridian roughly similar to the White share of the population of Idaho (78.9% White). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Meridian is ranked #146 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Meridian is more White than neighboring Kuna (81.1% White), Garden City (78.1% White), and Boise City (78.9% White). Meridian is less White than neighboring Eagle (86.1% White), and Star (85.3% White).

Meridian's Black Population

1,086 residents of Meridian identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Meridian roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Idaho (0.8% Black). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Meridian is ranked #16 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Meridian is more Black than neighboring Eagle (0.4% Black), Kuna (0.8% Black), and Star (0.3% Black). Meridian is less Black than neighboring Garden City (1.3% Black), and Boise City (2.2% Black).

Meridian's Asian Population

2,938 residents of Meridian identify as Asian, or 2.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Meridian roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Idaho (1.4% Asian). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Meridian is ranked #7 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Meridian is more Asian than neighboring Eagle (1.6% Asian), Kuna (0.9% Asian), Garden City (1.2% Asian), and Star (0.9% Asian). Meridian is less Asian than neighboring Boise City (3.5% Asian).

Meridian's Hispanic Population

11,228 residents of Meridian identify as Hispanic, or 9.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Meridian roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Idaho (13% Hispanic). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Meridian is ranked #91 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Meridian is more Hispanic than neighboring Eagle (6.7% Hispanic), Star (7.6% Hispanic), and Boise City (9% Hispanic). Meridian is less Hispanic than neighboring Kuna (11.3% Hispanic), and Garden City (13% Hispanic).

Meridian's Native American/Other Population

1,173 residents of Meridian identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Meridian roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Idaho (1.7% Native American/Other). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Meridian is ranked #122 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Meridian is more Native American/Other than neighboring Eagle (0.8% Native American/Other). Meridian is less Native American/Other than neighboring Garden City (1.2% Native American/Other), Star (1.2% Native American/Other), and Boise City (1.3% Native American/Other).

Meridian's Multiracial Population

5,684 residents of Meridian identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Meridian roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Idaho (4.2% Multiracial). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Meridian is ranked #66 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Meridian is more Multiracial than neighboring Eagle (4.4% Multiracial). Meridian is less Multiracial than neighboring Kuna (4.9% Multiracial), Garden City (5.2% Multiracial), and Boise City (5.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.