Meridian, Texas

Meridian is a city and the county seat of Bosque County in central Texas, United States.[3] The population was 1,493 at the 2010 census.[4]

Meridian, Texas
City
Downtown Meridian, Texas
Location of Meridian, Texas
Coordinates: 31°55′29″N 97°39′24″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyBosque
Area
 • Total2.0 sq mi (5.1 km2)
 • Land2.0 sq mi (5.1 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
761 ft (232 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,493
 • Density760/sq mi (290/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76665
Area code(s)254
FIPS code48-47760[1]
GNIS feature ID1341379[2]

Geography

Meridian is located at 31°55′29″N 97°39′24″W (31.92, -97.66).[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.1 km2), of which 0.015 square miles (0.04 km2), or 0.85%, is water.[6]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Meridian has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1900923—
1910718−22.2%
19201,02442.6%
1930759−25.9%
19401,01633.9%
19501,14612.8%
1960993−13.4%
19701,16217.0%
19801,33014.5%
19901,3904.5%
20001,4917.3%
20101,4930.1%
Est. 20181,503[8]0.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

At the 2000 census there were 1,491 people, 515 households, and 358 families living in the city. The population density was 689.3 people per square mile (266.5/km²). There were 600 housing units at an average density of 277.4/sq mi (107.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 83.43% White, 5.37% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 8.18% from other races, and 2.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.00%.[1]

Of the 515 households 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 28.3% of households were one person and 16.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.27.

The age distribution was 28.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males.

The median household income was $32,750 and the median family income was $40,625. Males had a median income of $30,179 versus $20,227 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,258. About 10.8% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 27.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Meridian is served by the Meridian Independent School District and is home to Meridian High School.

Notable people
  • Earle Bradford Mayfield, U.S. senator from Texas from 1923 to 1929, practiced law in Meridian early in his career.
  • Torrence Allen, NFL player played for the San Diego Chargers from 2014 to 2017.
  • Frank Pollard, NFL player played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1980s

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Meridian city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Meridian city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
  7. Climate Summary for Meridian, Texas
  8. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved January 19, 2020.
  9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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