Census ACS · #430 μSA
Meridian Metro Area
The Meridian, Ms Micropolitan Statistical Area has 87,408 residents. The median household income is $49,156 and the median home value is $121,500.
87,408
Population
63
People / sq mi
$49,156
Median Income
$121,500
Median Home Value
The Meridian CBSA covers 1,395 sq mi of land at 62.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.6% |
| Black or African American | 40.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$49,156
Median Household Income
$28,201
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$121,500
Median Home Value
$893
Median Rent
67.0%
Homeownership
Education
85.4%
High School+
20.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
4.2%
Work From Home
24.5 min
Avg Commute
19.3%
Foreign Born
Meridian spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Meridian, Ms Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 87,408 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #430 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Meridian metro area is $49,156, with a per capita income of $28,201.
The Meridian, Ms CBSA spans the state of Mississippi.
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Data for the Meridian, Ms CBSA (32940) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
The poverty rate is what most separates Meridian from the typical metro area: 18.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Meridian is a metro area in MS with a population of 87,408.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US metro areas: the median household earns just $49,156, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 18.8%, is among the steepest of comparable US metro areas and above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $121,500, with typical rent around $893.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 20.5% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Meridian: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.