Meridian, Texas
Meridian: city in Texas, USA
About
Meridian is a city located in the county of Bosque in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,493 and a population density of 278 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,502 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Meridian
| Population | 1,502 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Bosque County |
| Postal code | 76665 |
| Phone Area Codes | 254 |
| Area | 5.37 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.9232,-97.6567 |
| Altitude | 761 feet / 232 meters |
| Capital city | Meridian is capital of Bosque County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:03:47 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 280 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.6% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Meridian is located at 31°55'24"N 97°39'24"W (31.9232100, -97.6566900).
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Weather
77°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 15 mph SSE
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A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Meridian increased by 0.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,493 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,508 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,500 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,471 | -1.97% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,460 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,474 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,480 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,497 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,516 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,515 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,502 | -0.87% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,491 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,398 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,807 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,417 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.4% |
| White only, percent : | 81.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 11.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 12.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 69.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 354 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.4% |
Meridian zip code is 76665.
County name: Bosque, County
fips: 48035
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $303,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,733 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $639 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,113 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,669 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.35 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 22,550 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 36,118 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 72,148 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,105 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $71,348 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $36,816 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 616 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 348 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 171 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 61 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 509 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 538 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 7,529.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 0.85 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Meridian, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225371 | Hill College | Hillsboro (TX) | 76645 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Meridian, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBR | Cleburne | 206 North Border St. | RAIL |
| MCG | McGregor | 1 Amtrak Blvd. | RAIL |
| WCX | Waco, TX | 301 South 8th Street | BUS |
| FHD | Fort Hood, Texas | Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave. | BUS |
| KIL | Killeen, Texas | 200 East Avenue C | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Meridian.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian Post Office | Meridian (TX) | 76665 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Meridian, Idaho The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho. with a population of 114,161 people.
- Meridian, Mississippi city in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States with a population of 36,011 people.
- Meridian, New York city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America with a population of 285 people.
- Meridian, Oklahoma town in Logan County, Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 45 people.
Other cities in Bosque County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bosque County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton | 3,410 | City in Bosque County, Texas, United States of America |
| Valley Mills | 1,171 | City in Bosque County, Texas, United States |
| Morgan | 511 | City in Bosque County in central Texas, United States |
| Iredell | 340 | City in Texas, United States |
| Cranfills Gap | 277 | City in Bosque County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Meridian distances to largest Texas cities