Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Meridian, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,638

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.5%1,188

Hispanic/Latino

22.1%362

Black

3.8%62

Two or More

0.9%14

Asian

0.7%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.2%69

High School Diploma

27.6%309

Some College (<1 yr)

14%157

Some College (1+ yr)

21.7%243

Associate's Degree

5.4%60

Bachelor's Degree

10.5%118

Master's Degree

0.4%4

Professional Degree

0.6%7

Doctorate

0.4%5

HS or Higher

86.8%

BA or Higher

12%

Graduate+

1.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$116,700

Median Renti

$738

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

50.9%333

Renter-Occupied

49.1%321

Total Units

731

Homeownership

50.9%

Vacancy Rate

10.5%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

122

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%2

2010–2019

1.1%8

2000–2009

2.6%19

1990–1999

5.3%39

1980–1989

17.6%129

1970–1979

18.6%136

1960–1969

20.9%153

1950–1959

14%102

1940–1949

14.5%106

1939 or earlier

5.1%37

Heating Fuel

Electricity

58.9%385

Utility Gas

39%255

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%11

Wood

0.5%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,625

Mean Household Incomei

$74,422

Per Capita Incomei

$30,380

Poverty Ratei

7.4%

Unemploymenti

0.8%

Labor Forcei

737

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$436/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing40 homes100% occupied$495/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Project Based Section 830 homes94% occupied$357/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,625/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

44%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

34.9%

Low income$33K–$53K/yr

20%

Moderate / aboveOver $53K/yr

1.1%

Who Receives This Housing

69.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

10.6% of subsidized households are minority

23.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

68.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

955.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Philippines

Workforce

Total Employed

731

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

153(12% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.6%Insured

19.4%Uninsured