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Meridian, MS


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Meridian, Mississippi

Introduction to Meridian, Mississippi

Meridian, Mississippi, in Lauderdale county, is located 86 miles E of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and is 185 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of approximately 39,968.

Meridian History

The city of Meridian was so named by the early settlers, who by mistake thought the city name meant "junction". The city was originally inhabited by the Choctaw Native Americans. After the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek was signed, the European- Americans started moving in to this area. Meridian was incorporated in the year 1860. The first settler of the area was Richard McLemore who offered offering free land to people in order to develop the city.

Meridian and nearby Attractions

  • Clarkco State Park
  • Bluff Hall
  • Bienville National forest
  • Homochitto National Forest
  • Demopolis Country Club

Things To Do In Meridian

Being surrounded by rich vegetation packed in several national forest reserves and state parks, the tourists can enjoy the bounty of nature in Bienville National Forest, Homochitto National Forest and Clarkco State Park. Tourists can also visit the Bluff Hall, which was built by the slaves of Allen Glover in the year 1832 to serve as a wedding gift to his daughter.

Meridian Transportation

Tourists can avail air transportation from Jackson International Airport.

Meridian Higher Education

The city of Meridian offers higher educational facilities at the East Central Community College, East Mississippi Community College, Meridian Community College, and University of West Alabama.

High Points

Meridian strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMeridian Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyMeridian Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 11%Meridian Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Meridian Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Meridian, MS

Comparing Meridian to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population106
Senior Citizens98
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Age of the Population56
Racial Diversity47
Well-Paid Single Women28
Well-Paid Single Men17
Male Share of the Population15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults38
People in Middle Class or Better16
People Above Poverty14
Median Family Income16

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work69
Public Transportation Use37
Working at Home27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents104
Affordability of Property Taxes102
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Housing Recently Built51
Seasonal and Vacation Housing42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime43
Low Property Crime34

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