Meriden, Illinois

Meriden: township in LaSalle County, Illinois

About

Meriden is a township located in the county of LaSalle in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 324 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 303 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about Meriden

Population 303 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Illinois (United States)
County LaSalle County
Area 35.28 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.5714,-89.0334
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 09:58:52 (15th April 2026)
Density 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -6.93% (2010-2020)
Weather 73℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Map highlighting Meriden Township  La Salle County  Illinois locator map image
Map highlighting Meriden Township La Salle County Illinois locator map image

Geography

Meriden is located at 41°34'17"N 89°2'0"W (41.5714200, -89.0334200).

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Weather

73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15 to 20 mph SW Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunder...

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Meriden decreased by 6.93% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 324 - census
2011 322 -0.62% estimation process
2012 320 -0.63% estimation process
2013 317 -0.95% estimation process
2014 315 -0.63% estimation process
2015 315 0% estimation process
2016 313 -0.64% estimation process
2017 312 -0.32% estimation process
2018 310 -0.65% estimation process
2019 306 -1.31% estimation process
2020 303 -0.99% estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Meriden, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
146454 Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Peru PERU (IL) 61354-1450

Nearby Transit Stations (17)

Rail and bus stations connected to Meriden, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
MDT Mendota station 783 Main Street RAIL
PCT Princeton 107 Bicentennial Dr. RAIL
PLO Plano 101 West Main Street RAIL
DWT Dwight station 119 West Main St. RAIL
NPV Naperville 105 E. Fourth Ave. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Meriden.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Mendota Post Office Mendota (IL) 61342

Other places with the same name (4)

  • Meriden, Connecticut The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut. with a population of 58,981 people.
  • Meriden, Kansas human settlement in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 776 people.
  • Meriden, Minnesota township in Steele County, Minnesota with a population of 623 people.
  • Meriden, Iowa human settlement in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 144 people.

Other cities in LaSalle County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in LaSalle County , IL. (more)

City Name Population Title
Ottawa 18,097 City in Illinois, United States
Streator 12,933 City in Illinois
Peru 9,612 City in Illinois, United States
La Salle 9,609 City in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States
Mendota 6,904 Township in LaSalle County, Illinois
Northville 6,753 Township in LaSalle County, Illinois
Marseilles 4,778 City in LaSalle County, Illinois
Deer Park 4,199 Village in United States of America
Oglesby 3,526 City in LaSalle Co.
Sheridan 2,515 Village in Illinois, United States
Seneca 2,179 Village in Illinois
Utica 1,988 Village also known as Utica, in LaSalle County, Illinois
Earlville 1,570 City in Delaware County, Iowa, United States of America
Garfield 1,483 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Serena 1,088 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Leland 902 Village in Illinois, United States