Meridian, Idaho
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Meridian, Idaho, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Meridian | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 130,138 | 1,934,262 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $100,795 | $77,800 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 37.5 | 37.3 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.2% | 31.8% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $531,600 | $418,600 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,805 | $1,238 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% | 10.6% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 5.0% | 5.9% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.6% | 72.1% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 22.4 | 21.6 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 19.4% | 13.3% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 62.1% | 55.1% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Meridian, Idaho
| Statistic | Meridian | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 80.6% | 78.6% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.5% | 13.6% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 1.2% | 0.7% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 2.4% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 33.7 | 36.2 | 61.4 |
Age in Meridian, Idaho
| Statistic | Meridian | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 37.5 | 37.3 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 25.0% | 24.1% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 8.1% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 13.2% | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 14.8% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 24.1% | 23.0% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 14.8% | 17.0% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Meridian, Idaho
| Statistic | Meridian | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 48,038 | 713,005 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 74.2% | 68.5% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 34.7% | 31.9% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 12.1% | 13.4% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 18.8% | 24.4% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 24.8% | 28.6% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Meridian, Idaho
| Statistic | Meridian | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $50,506 | $38,952 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 7.0% | 12.5% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 18.1% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.6% | 19.3% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 16.0% | 9.2% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% | 10.6% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 17.7% | 28.9% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 3.3% | 7.6% | n/a |
Housing in Meridian, Idaho
| Statistic | Meridian | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 49,586 | 795,014 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 81.7% | 73.8% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 8.3% | 8.9% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 3.1% | 10.3% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 2,007.0 | 1,991.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.4% | 27.9% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 29.8% | 28.7% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $2,452 | $2,038 | n/a |
Education in Meridian, Idaho
| Statistic | Meridian | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 4.3% | 8.1% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 19.7% | 26.1% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 31.9% | 33.9% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.3% | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 14.8% | 10.5% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Meridian, Idaho
| Statistic | Meridian | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 69.7% | 63.0% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 71.8% | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 24.8% | 37.3% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 2.8% | 5.1% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 2.4% | 3.7% | n/a |
Origins and language in Meridian, Idaho
| Statistic | Meridian | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 38.9% | 43.9% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 2.4% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 2.6% | 3.2% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 91.8% | 89.0% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 4.2% | 8.1% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 7.0% | 8.3% | 16.7% |