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Meridian, TX


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Meridian, Texas

Meridian, Texas, in Bosque county, is 39 miles NW of Waco, Texas (center to center) and 58 miles S of Fort Worth, Texas. The city contains a population of approximately 1,491.

The People and Families of Meridian

In Meridian, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Meridian had a median family income of $40,625.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Meridian.

Meridian Housing

Meridian has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 67% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Meridian, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyMeridian Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyMeridian Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 13%Meridian Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Meridian, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity107
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens89
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Well-Paid Single Women57
Well-Paid Single Men57
Age of the Population46
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size85
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
Median Family Income56
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Affordability of Rents77
People Living Alone79
Housing Recently Built63

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime57
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