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Meridian Community Unit School District 15
Meridian Community Unit School District 15 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 5,545. The median household income is $84,130 and the median age is 40.7.
5,545
Population
41
People / sq mi
$84,130
Median Income
40.7
Median Age
Meridian Community Unit School District 15 covers 137 sq mi of land at 40.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 63.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$84,130
Median Household Income
$46,423
Per Capita Income
2.4%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$154,300
Median Home Value
$898
Median Rent
83.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
95.2%
High School+
25.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Meridian Community Unit School District 15 serves a community with a population of 5,545 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 15 is $84,130, with a per capita income of $46,423. The poverty rate is 2.4%.
Meridian Community Unit School District 15 is 94.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 63.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Meridian Community Unit School District 15, 95.2% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Meridian Community Unit School District 15 is $154,300, with a median rent of $898. The homeownership rate is 83.9%.
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Data for Meridian Community Unit School District 15 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1700123).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.