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Meridian, Mississippi, in Lauderdale county, is 86 miles E of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 185 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city contains a population of approximately 39,968.
In Meridian, about 40% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Meridian, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.
Meridian has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Meridian had a median family income of $31,062.
Political donors in Meridian favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $31,460. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Meridian has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 57% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Mississippi, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Meridian, 94% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Meridian can boast better commuting than most places.
Meridian strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Meridian to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Meridian colleges • Meridian travel • Meridian apartments and mortgage.
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