Meridian, MS Demographics
A map of Meridian's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 22,967 | 65.5% |
White | 9,949 | 28.4% |
Multiracial | 820 | 2.3% |
Hispanic | 794 | 2.3% |
Asian | 354 | 1.0% |
Native American/Other | 168 | 0.5% |
Meridian, Mississippi had a population of 35,052 in 2020. It was 28.4% White, 65.5% Black, 1.0% Asian, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.3% 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 428 places in Mississippi, Meridian is the 8th 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
9,949 residents of Meridian identify as White, or 28.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Meridian considerably less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Meridian is ranked #305 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Meridian is less White than neighboring Marion (39.1% White), Nellieburg (67.7% White), Meridian Station (55.8% White), Toomsuba (55.5% White), and Collinsville (77.2% White).
Meridian's Black Population
22,967 residents of Meridian identify as Black, or 65.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Meridian considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Meridian is ranked #115 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Meridian is more Black than neighboring Marion (52.7% Black), Nellieburg (26.2% Black), Meridian Station (15.7% Black), Toomsuba (39.2% Black), and Collinsville (15.3% Black).
Meridian's Asian Population
354 residents of Meridian identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Meridian roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Meridian is ranked #56 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Meridian is more Asian than neighboring Nellieburg (0.6% Asian), Toomsuba (0% Asian), and Collinsville (0.7% Asian). Meridian is less Asian than neighboring Marion (2.3% Asian), and Meridian Station (3.1% Asian).
Meridian's Hispanic Population
794 residents of Meridian identify as Hispanic, or 2.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Meridian roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Meridian is ranked #178 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Meridian is more Hispanic than neighboring Nellieburg (1.4% Hispanic). Meridian is less Hispanic than neighboring Marion (3.4% Hispanic), Meridian Station (17.2% Hispanic), Toomsuba (2.4% Hispanic), and Collinsville (3.5% Hispanic).
Meridian's Native American/Other Population
168 residents of Meridian identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Meridian roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Meridian is ranked #133 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Meridian is more Native American/Other than neighboring Toomsuba (0.3% Native American/Other), and Collinsville (0.3% Native American/Other). Meridian is less Native American/Other than neighboring Meridian Station (1.5% Native American/Other).
Meridian's Multiracial Population
820 residents of Meridian identify as Multiracial, or 2.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Meridian roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Meridian is ranked #231 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Meridian is more Multiracial than neighboring Marion (2.2% Multiracial). Meridian is less Multiracial than neighboring Nellieburg (3.6% Multiracial), Meridian Station (6.7% Multiracial), Toomsuba (2.6% Multiracial), and Collinsville (3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.