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Meriden School District
Meriden School District is a unified school district in Connecticut with a community population of 60,545. The median household income is $71,253 and the median age is 38.9.
60,545
Population
2551
People / sq mi
$71,253
Median Income
38.9
Median Age
Meriden School District covers 24 sq mi of land at 2551.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 54.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 41.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$71,253
Median Household Income
$37,538
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$241,200
Median Home Value
$1,294
Median Rent
60.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
86.4%
High School+
22.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Meriden School District serves a community with a population of 60,545 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Connecticut.
The median household income in Meriden School District is $71,253, with a per capita income of $37,538. The poverty rate is 8.6%.
Meriden School District is 54.2% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 41.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Meriden School District, 86.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Meriden School District is $241,200, with a median rent of $1,294. The homeownership rate is 60.1%.
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Data for Meriden School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0902400).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.