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Meridian Community Unit School District 101
Meridian Community Unit School District 101 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 3,092. The median household income is $37,014 and the median age is 42.9.
3,092
Population
32
People / sq mi
$37,014
Median Income
42.9
Median Age
Meridian Community Unit School District 101 covers 97 sq mi of land at 32.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 50.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 35.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$37,014
Median Household Income
$22,452
Per Capita Income
23.9%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$85,800
Median Home Value
$637
Median Rent
61.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
85.3%
High School+
11.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Meridian Community Unit School District 101 serves a community with a population of 3,092 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Meridian Community Unit School District 101 is $37,014, with a per capita income of $22,452. The poverty rate is 23.9%.
Meridian Community Unit School District 101 is 50.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 35.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Meridian Community Unit School District 101, 85.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Meridian Community Unit School District 101 is $85,800, with a median rent of $637. The homeownership rate is 61.7%.
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Data for Meridian Community Unit School District 101 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1726970).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.