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Meridian Public School District
Meridian Public School District is a unified school district in Mississippi with a community population of 34,373. The median household income is $34,885 and the median age is 39.5.
34,373
Population
458
People / sq mi
$34,885
Median Income
39.5
Median Age
Meridian Public School District covers 75 sq mi of land at 457.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 30.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 19.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$34,885
Median Household Income
$23,423
Per Capita Income
27.8%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$107,600
Median Home Value
$905
Median Rent
48.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
83.8%
High School+
20.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Meridian Public School District serves a community with a population of 34,373 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Mississippi.
The median household income in Meridian Public School District is $34,885, with a per capita income of $23,423. The poverty rate is 27.8%.
Meridian Public School District is 30.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 19.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Meridian Public School District, 83.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Meridian Public School District is $107,600, with a median rent of $905. The homeownership rate is 48.5%.
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Data for Meridian Public School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2802910).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.