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Lauderdale County

Population in July 2009: 39,695. Population change since 2000: -0.7%
 

Males: 18,125  (45.7%)
Females: 21,570  (54.3%)

Median resident age:  34.6 years
Mississippi median age:  33.8 years

Zip codes: 39301, 39302, 39303, 39304, 39305, 39307, 39309.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $28,660 (it was $25,085 in 2000)
Meridian:

$28,660
Mississippi:

$36,646
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $19,717

Meridian city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $84,411 (it was $58,400 in 2000)
Meridian:

$84,411
Mississippi:

$98,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $111,470; Detached houses: $114,877; Townhouses or other attached units: $71,808; In 2-unit structures: $95,021; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $78,082; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $98,955; Mobile homes: $40,397

Median gross rent in 2009: $568.

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Meridian races chart
  • Black alone - 22,564 (56.9%)
  • White alone - 16,057 (40.5%)
  • Hispanic - 502 (1.3%)
  • Asian alone - 229 (0.6%)
  • Two or more races - 157 (0.4%)
  • American alone - 131 (0.3%)
  • Other race alone - 4 (0.01%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Meridian: 81.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)


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Ancestries: United States (7.2%), English (5.3%), Irish (4.5%), German (3.1%), Scotch-Irish (2.1%), Subsaharan African (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1860

Elevation: 340 feet

Land area: 45.1 square miles.

Population density: 880 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Meridian:

  • High school or higher: 72.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.2%
  • Unemployed: 9.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Meridian city:

  • Never married: 30.5%
  • Now married: 42.2%
  • Separated: 4.0%
  • Widowed: 11.2%
  • Divorced: 12.1%

269 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.7%
Mississippi:  1.4%


According to our research there were 103 registered sex offenders living in Meridian, Mississippi in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Meridian to the number of sex offenders is 385 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $766 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $250 (0.3%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, MS (87.7 miles , pop. 184,256).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (135.6 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (434.9 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Nellieburg, MS (2.1 miles ), Marion, MS (2.2 miles ), Collinsville, MS (3.4 miles ), Meridian Station, MS (3.6 miles ), Chunky, MS (3.7 miles ), Enterprise, MS (3.9 miles ), Stonewall, MS (4.2 miles ), Hickory, MS (4.4 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 28 buildings, average cost: $78,000
  • 1997: 38 buildings, average cost: $96,900
  • 1998: 24 buildings, average cost: $108,400
  • 1999: 57 buildings, average cost: $89,700
  • 2000: 43 buildings, average cost: $87,100
  • 2001: 32 buildings, average cost: $129,000
  • 2002: 54 buildings, average cost: $102,400
  • 2003: 33 buildings, average cost: $158,500
  • 2004: 41 buildings, average cost: $156,500
  • 2005: 78 buildings, average cost: $100,800
  • 2006: 179 buildings, average cost: $75,700
  • 2007: 55 buildings, average cost: $144,700
  • 2008: 59 buildings, average cost: $138,500
  • 2009: 8 buildings, average cost: $255,700
  • 2010: 7 buildings, average cost: $111,800

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 32.37 N, Longitude: 88.70 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +12,925 (+32.3%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 11,663 (79.9%)

Area code: 601

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Meridian, Mississippi accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

14.8%
Mississippi:

10.2%

Unemployment by year (%)


 

Crime in Meridian by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Murders 463285622737
per 100,000 9.914.27.55.020.212.515.45.25.318.47.917.7
Rapes 163032222730293438304027
per 100,000 39.570.879.754.568.175.374.288.4100.178.7105.168.2
Robberies 808511263948179708386107106
per 100,000 197.5200.5278.9156.1237.1203.2202.2182.0218.7225.6281.2267.9
Assaults 142754981665884951068410062
per 100,000 350.6176.9122.0200.7166.5145.5215.0247.0279.3220.3262.8156.7
Burglaries 6156595885345738777447767537321,0381,056
per 100,000 1518.61554.31464.31323.51445.22200.41904.02017.41984.01920.12727.72669.0
Thefts 1,0971,1021,0379551,1381,1151,1811,0171,0441,0661,1041,195
per 100,000 2708.82599.12582.42366.82870.22797.53022.42643.92750.72796.22901.13020.3
Auto thefts 134137136155112152105117119123127147
per 100,000 330.9323.1338.7384.1282.5381.4268.7304.2313.5322.6333.7371.5
Arson 122128242726151219162016
per 100,000 29.649.569.759.568.165.238.431.250.142.052.640.4
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 416.3413.5414.1353.8432.0465.5463.1450.3479.6477.0562.8531.9

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City-data.com crime index counts serious crimes more heavily. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

Crime in Meridian detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 114 (99 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.50
Mississippi average:

2.20

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: -2,025 (-4.8%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (17%)
  • Health care and social assistance (13%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Wholesale trade (6%)
  • Health care and social assistance (33%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Manufacturing (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Meridian-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Mississippi state average. It is 187% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/12/1986, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.0 miles away from the Meridian city center injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/29/1976, a category F4 tornado 5.0 miles away from the city center injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Meridian-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 86% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.3 MW, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 48.8 miles away from the city center
On 7/16/1993 at 10:54:32, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 48.4 miles away from Meridian center
On 3/25/1996 at 14:15:50, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 17.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1998 at 15:20:01, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 44.7 miles away from the city center
On 3/22/2005 at 08:11:50, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 53.0 miles away from Meridian center
On 5/28/1995 at 15:28:36, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 76.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lauderdale County (12) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Tornadoes: 5, Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Hurricanes: 4, Heavy Rains: 2, Drought: 1, Wind: 1, Flood: 1, Freeze: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Meridian topographic map

Birthplace of: Dexter McCleon - 2005 NFL player (Kansas City Chiefs, born: Oct 9, 1973), Jason Smith - 2005 Major League Baseball player (Detroit Tigers, born: Jul 24, 1977), Jay Powell - 2005 Major League Baseball player (Atlanta Braves, born: Jan 9, 1972), Kenny Smith - 2005 NFL player (Oakland Raiders, born: Sep 8, 1977), Kenyatta Walker - 2005 NFL player (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, born: Feb 1, 1979), Torrin Tucker - 2005 NFL player (Dallas Cowboys, born: Dec 25, 1979), Chris Harris - College basketball player (Colorado State Rams), Cyrus McGowan - College basketball player (Arkansas Razorbacks), Fred Cole - College basketball player (Alcorn State Braves).


Hospitals/medical centers in Meridian:

  • ALLIANCE HEALTH CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, 5000 HIGHWAY 39 NORTH)
  • ANDERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 2124 14 ST)
  • RILEY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, 1102 CONSTITUTION AVENUE)
  • RUSH FOUNDATION HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 1314 19TH AVE)

Political contributions by individuals in Meridian, MS

Airports and heliports located in Meridian:


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Amtrak station:

MERIDIAN (1901 FRONT ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.


Local government website: www.meridianms.org

Colleges/Universities in Meridian:

  • Meridian Community College (Full-time enrollment: 2,932; Location: 910 Hwy 19 N; Public; Website: www.meridiancc.edu)
  • Final Touch Beauty School (FT enrollment: 48; Location: 5700 North Hills Street; Private, for-profit)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Meridian:

  • East Central Community College (about 25 miles; Decatur, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,155)
  • East Mississippi Community College (about 34 miles; Scooba, MS; FT enrollment: 3,463)
  • University of West Alabama (about 37 miles; Livingston, AL; FT enrollment: 2,279)
  • Jones County Junior College (about 62 miles; Ellisville, MS; FT enrollment: 4,027)
  • Mississippi State University (about 75 miles; Mississippi State, MS; FT enrollment: 15,187)
  • University of Southern Mississippi (about 82 miles; Hattiesburg, MS; FT enrollment: 12,146)
  • Holmes Community College (about 82 miles; Goodman, MS; FT enrollment: 4,518)

Biggest public high schools in Meridian:

Private high schools in Meridian:

  • LAMAR SCHOOL (Students: 520; Location: 544 LINDLEY RD; Grades: PK - 12)
  • CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC (Students: 187; Location: 3917 7TH ST; Grades: PK - 12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Meridian:

Private elementary/middle schools in Meridian:

  • ST PATRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 101; Location: 2700 DAVIS ST; Grades: PK - 5)
  • COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 42; Location: 6256 HWY 39 N; Grades: KG - 8)
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Library in Meridian:

  • MERIDIAN-LAUDERDALE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,214,911; Location: 2517 SEVENTH STREET; 150,948 books; 5,940 audio materials; 4,642 video materials; 53 state licensed databases; 216 print serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:

  • There is a branch of Mississippi State University in Meridian across the street from MCC that should be added to the College/University section for the city. It focuses on Education and Business degrees. added by Todd

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Notable locations in Meridian: Mer City Hall (A), Lauderdale County Courthouse (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: North Hills Shopping Center (1), Town and Country Shopping Center (2), Broadmoor Mart Shopping Center (3), Village Fail Mall Shopping Center (4), College Park Mall Shopping Center (5), Delco Plaza Shopping Center (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Meridian include: Saint Josephs Catholic Church (A), Saint Joseph Church (B), Saint John Baptist Church (C), Bonita United Methodist Church (D), Calvary Apostolic Church (E), Calvary Hill Church (F), Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church (G), Poplar Springs Drive United Methodist Church (H), Poplar Springs Drive Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Semmes Cemetery (1), Saint Patricks Cemetery (2), McLemore Cemetery (3), Beth Israel Cemetery (4), Saint Luke Cemetery (5), Magnolia Cemetery (6), Rose Hill Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Mirror Lake (A), Lakemont Lake (B), Long Creek Reservoir (C), Bonita Reservoir (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Robbins Branch (A), Gallagher Creek (B), Burwell Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Meridian include: Phil Harden Park (1), Highland Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Meridian Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Meridian Museum of Art (628 25th Avenue) (1), Merrehope (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 905 Martin Luther King J) (2), Stacy's Sports (Amusement & Theme Parks; 804 23rd Avenue) (3), Southern Amusement CO (Amusement & Theme Parks; 7400 Highway 80 West) (4), Null T C (Amusement & Theme Parks; 4501 8th Street) (5), Joe's Sports Results (Amusement & Theme Parks; 2207 9th Street) (6), Ragsdale Frank M III (Amusement & Theme Parks; 3072 Old 31st Avenue) (7), Meridian Vendors Inc (Amusement & Theme Parks; 4501 8th Street) (8), Frank's Amusement CO (Amusement & Theme Parks; 3072 Old 31st Avenue) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Howard Johnson Inn (110 Highway 11 And 80) (1), Microtel Inn & Suites (518 Bonita Lakes Drive) (2), Relax Inn (510 North Frontage Road) (3), Jameson Inns (524 Bonita Lakes Drive) (4), Jameson Inn Meridian (Sj) (524 Bonita Lakes Cir) (5), Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (1399 Roebuck Dr) (6), Econo Lodge Meridian (2405 South Frontage Road) (7), Rodeway Inn Meridian (146 US 11/80) (8), Econo Lodge Northeast (109 US 11/80 East) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: U S Government - Clerk United States District Court (Federal Building) (1), Lauderdale County - Juvenile Center- Youth Court Counselor (5400 20th Street Extension) (2), Lauderdale County - Justice Court Clerk (Courthouse Annex) (3), Lauderdale County - Garnishments- County Court- Clerk (Courthouse) (4), Lauderdale County - Court Dept- Circuit- Criminal Court (500 Constitution Avenue) (5), Lauderdale County - County Court- Judge (Courthouse) (6), Angel Court (2105 5th Street) (7), Lauderdale County - Circuit- Court Reporter (500 Constitution Avenue) (8), Lauderdale County - Chancery Clerk- Court Department (Courthouse) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 
Lauderdale County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
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AQI  CO  NO2 PM2.5 Ozone  SO2

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 34.4. This is about average.
City:

34.4
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.198. This is significantly better than average. There were 2 monitors within city limits.
City:

0.198
U.S.:

0.334
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 9.80. This is about average. There were 3 monitors within city limits.
City:

9.80
U.S.:

9.39
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.2. This is about average. There were 17 monitors within city limits.
City:

10.2
U.S.:

9.6

Drinking water stations with addresses in Meridian and their reported violations in the past:

CLARKDALE WATER ASSN # 1 (Population served: 4200, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between APR-12-2000 and MAY-12-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-12-2000), St Public Notif received (APR-20-2000), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-24-2000)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Meridian that have no violations reported:

  • CITY OF MERIDIAN (Population served: 39559, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • TRAVEL CENTERS OF AMERICA (Population served: 500, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 29.2%
(9.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 43.4% for Black residents, 9.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 44.1% for American Indian residents, 20.9% for other race residents, 60.6% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Mississippi:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  62.8%
Whole state:  71.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.3%
Whole state:  4.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Meridian, MS

People in group quarters in Meridian:

  • 408 people in nursing homes
  • 303 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 287 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 217 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 217 people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill
  • 186 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 158 people in hospitals or wards for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 101 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 82 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 44 people in orthopedic wards and institutions for the physically handicapped
  • 23 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 21 people in wards in general hospitals for patients who have no usual home elsewhere
  • 19 people in unknown juvenile institutions
  • 6 people in other group homes

Meridian compared to Mississippi state average:

Meridian, Mississippi environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.


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Banks with most branches in Meridian (2011 data):

  • The Citizens National Bank of Meridian: 9 branches. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $1,193.8 mil, Deposits: $97.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 29 total offices, Holding Company: Citizens National Banc Corp.
  • Trustmark National Bank: Meridian Main Branch, 23-Avenue Branch, East Branch, West Branch, North Branch, South Branch. Info updated 10/17/2006: Bank assets: $9,296.2 mil, Deposits: $6,891.3 mil, headquarters in Jackson, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 170 total offices, Holding Company: Trustmark Corporation
  • Great Southern National Bank: West Branch, Meridian North-Branch, Bonita Lakes Branch, Medical Center Branch, at 218 22nd Avenue South. Info updated 06/03/2010: Bank assets: $26.2 mil, Deposits: $23.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 15 total offices, Holding Company: Quitman Management Company, Inc.
  • Regions Bank: Broadmoor Branch, Bonita Lakes Branch, Meridian-College Park Branch, Meridian Main Branch. Info updated 02/09/2009: Bank assets: $129,067.7 mil, Deposits: $99,803.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1784 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
  • The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia, Mississippi: Meridian Branch, Meridian Mid-Town Branch, Meridian Broadmoor Branch. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $84.2 mil, Deposits: $56.0 mil, headquarters in Philadelphia, MS, positive income, 24 total offices, Holding Company: Citizens Holding Company
  • BankPlus: 2303 8th Street Branch, North Hills Street Branch, Hwy. 19 N Branch. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $2,272.6 mil, Deposits: $1,693.3 mil, headquarters in Belzoni, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 62 total offices, Holding Company: Bancplus Corporation
  • The Commercial Bank: Medical Center Branch at 1101 22nd Avenue, branch established on 09/08/1999; Meridian Branch at 7591 Highway 39, branch established on 05/20/1998. Info updated 06/07/2010: Bank assets: $15.2 mil, Deposits: $12.0 mil, headquarters in De Kalb, MS, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Commercial Capital Corporation
  • Community Bank: Meridian Main Office at 302 22nd Avenue, branch established on 07/07/2008; North Meridian Branch at 5012 Highway 39 North, branch established on 06/28/2004. Info updated 07/15/2008: Bank assets: $63.6 mil, Deposits: $56.0 mil, headquarters in Ellisville, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 11 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bancshares Of Mississippi, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • First State Bank: Meridian Clock Tower Branch at 801 22nd Avenue, branch established on 12/03/2007. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $42.6 mil, Deposits: $34.1 mil, headquarters in Waynesboro, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 12 total offices, Holding Company: First State Corporation

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Meridian, Mississippi:

  • Motel 6 - Meridian, S Frontage Rd, Meridian, MS 39301 , Phone: (601) 482-1182
  • Best Western Inn - Meridian, 2219 S Frontage Rd, Meridian, MS 39301 , Phone: (601) 693-3210
  • Holiday Inn Northeast - Meridian, 111 US Hwy 11 & 80, Meridian, MS 39302 , Phone: (601) 485-5101
  • Hampton Inn - Meridian, 113 US Hwy 11 & 80, Meridian, MS 39302 , Phone: (601) 483-3000
  • Holiday Inn - Meridian South, Hwy 45 S, Meridian, MS 39301 , Phone: (601) 693-4521
  • M & R Of Meridian Inc Dba - Howard Johnson, 613 Hwy 80 E, Meridian, MS 39305 , Phone: (601) 483-8281
  • Baymont Inn & Suites - Meridian, 1400 Roebuck Dr, Meridian, MS 39301 , Phone: (601) 693-2300, Fax: (601) 485-2534
  • Econo Lodge - Meridian, 2405 South Frontage Rd, Meridian, MS 39301 , Phone: (601) 693-9393
  • 17 other hotels and motels
All 25 fire-safe hotels and motels in Meridian, Mississippi

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Meridian travel time to work - commute


Meridian mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (63%)
  • Electricity (34%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)


2008 Presidential Election results in Lauderdale County Mississippi:


Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Meridian:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 65.15%
Here65.1%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchEpiscopal ChurchChurch of the Nazarene
Adherents59.0%18.6%3.7%2.2%1.9%
Congregations30.2%26.8%1.3%1.3%1.3%
NameChurch of God (Anderson, Indiana)Assemblies of GodPresbyterian Church (USA)Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchOther
Adherents1.6%1.6%1.1%1.1%9.2%
Congregations6.0%4.7%2.7%1.3%24.2%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
Lauderdale County:

1.93 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.26 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 14
Lauderdale County:

1.80 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 65
Lauderdale County:

8.34 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 36
Here:

4.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

12.7%
Mississippi:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Lauderdale County:

32.9%
Mississippi:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.9%
State:

14.4%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 32$79,250$29,7190$0
Other Government Administration 17$67,912$47,9380$0
Police Protection - Officers 95$288,444$36,4355$4,324
Police - Other 13$31,778$29,3342$1,457
Firefighters 111$290,559$31,4120$0
Fire - Other 2$3,460$20,7601$883
Streets and Highways 68$148,205$26,1540$0
Solid Waste Management 1$3,197$38,3640$0
Sewerage 43$91,221$25,4570$0
Parks and Recreation 30$67,903$27,16131$16,647
Housing and Community Development(Local) 14$43,290$37,1060$0
Water Supply 40$87,858$26,3572$1,388
Transit 6$13,007$26,0145$3,514
Other and Unallocable 27$74,625$33,1673$2,900
Totals for Government 499$1,290,709$31,03949$31,113

Meridian government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,708,000 ($43.03)
  • Charges - Sewerage: $5,235,000 ($131.88)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,569,000 ($39.53)
    All Other: $654,000 ($16.48)
    Parks and Recreation: $488,000 ($12.29)
  • Construction - General - Other: $1,549,000 ($39.02)
    Parking Facilities: $1,144,000 ($28.82)
    Water Utilities: $1,135,000 ($28.59)
    Sewerage: $966,000 ($24.34)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $6,370,000 ($160.47)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,099,000 ($128.45)
    Regular Highways: $3,895,000 ($98.12)
    Water Utilities: $3,073,000 ($77.42)
    Sewerage: $2,617,000 ($65.93)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,230,000 ($56.18)
    Financial Administration: $2,211,000 ($55.70)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,779,000 ($44.82)
    Central Staff Services: $1,551,000 ($39.07)
    Housing and Community Development: $1,081,000 ($27.23)
    General - Other: $481,000 ($12.12)
    Transit Utilities: $423,000 ($10.66)
    Parking Facilities: $40,000 ($1.01)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,506,000 ($37.94)
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Transit Utilities: $140,000 ($3.53)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,060,000 ($127.47)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $2,164,000 ($54.52)
    Interest Earnings: $2,110,000 ($53.16)
    General Revenue, NEC: $97,000 ($2.44)
    Special Assessments: $96,000 ($2.42)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $61,640,000 ($1552.84)
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $56,580,000 ($1425.37)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $553,000 ($13.93)
    Regular Highways: $261,000 ($6.58)
    Police Protection: $171,000 ($4.31)
    Financial Administration: $134,000 ($3.38)
    General - Other: $86,000 ($2.17)
    Parks and Recreation: $58,000 ($1.46)
    Housing and Community Development: $33,000 ($0.83)
    Central Staff Services: $19,000 ($0.48)
    Transit Utilities: $9,000 ($0.23)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $18,378,000 ($462.98)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $5,668,000 ($142.79)
    Transit Utilities: $59,000 ($1.49)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,914,000 ($48.22)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $13,277,000 ($334.48)
    Highways: $606,000 ($15.27)
    Transit Utilities: $271,000 ($6.83)
    All Other: $16,000 ($0.40)
  • Tax - Property: $10,959,000 ($276.08)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,990,000 ($50.13)
    Occupation and Business License, NEC: $302,000 ($7.61)
    Other License: $0 ($0.00)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $15,715,000 ($395.89)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $1,582,000 ($39.85)

6.11% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($35,515 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.11%
Mississippi average:

7.82%

0.10% of residents moved from foreign countries ($540 average AGI)
Lauderdale County:

0.10%
Mississippi average:

0.09%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Clarke County, MS  0.79% ($30,795 average AGI)
from Newton County, MS  0.32% ($29,122)
from Kemper County, MS  0.23% ($42,772)


6.93% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($45,251 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.93%
Mississippi average:

8.35%

0.11% of residents moved to foreign countries ($401 average AGI)
Lauderdale County:

0.11%
Mississippi average:

0.08%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Clarke County, MS  0.88% ($93,991 average AGI)
to Newton County, MS  0.34% ($28,138)
to Rankin County, MS  0.19% ($50,125)

Strongest AM radio stations in Meridian:

  • WMOX (1010 AM; 10 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MAGNOLIA STATE B/C CO., INC.)
  • WALT (910 AM; 5 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMER (1390 AM; 5 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MICHAEL H. GLASS)
  • WFFX (1450 AM; 1 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNBN (1290 AM; 3 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: FRANK RACKLEY, JR.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WYLS (670 AM; daytime; 5 kW; YORK, AL; Owner: GRANTELL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQST (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FOREST, MS; Owner: ACE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Meridian:

  • WOKK (97.1 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W217AQ (91.3 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WMMZ (102.1 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: EAST MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • W213AV (90.5 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WYYW (95.1 FM; MARION, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMLV (106.9 FM; STONEWALL, MS; Owner: EAST MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTERS, INC)
  • W211BD (89.7 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • W221AL (92.1 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: JOHN S. LA TOUR/J & J B/C)
  • WJDQ (101.3 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMAW-FM (88.1 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WKZB (93.5 FM; BUTLER, AL; Owner: EAST MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • W204BT (88.7 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WQST-FM (92.5 FM; FOREST, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WMSO (97.9 FM; NEWTON, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZKS (104.1 FM; UNION, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSLY (104.9 FM; YORK, AL; Owner: GRANTELL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJXM (105.7 FM; DE KALB, MS; Owner: EAST MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WYKK-FM (98.9 FM; QUITMAN, MS; Owner: QUITMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Meridian:

  • WMDN (Channel 24; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: WMDN, INC.)
  • WGBC (Channel 30; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, INCORPORATED)
  • WTOK-TV (Channel 11; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WMAW-TV (Channel 14; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • W50BQ (Channel 50; MERIDIAN, ETC., MS; Owner: COLUMBUS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W36CU (Channel 36; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W46CL (Channel 46; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W52DE (Channel 52; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W65DE (Channel 65; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W52CS (Channel 52; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W59DE (Channel 59; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53CE (Channel 53; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W34CH (Channel 34; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Meridian fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 105
Total length: 602 meters (1,975ft)
Total costs: $11,119,000
Total average daily traffic: 1,105,440
Total average daily truck traffic: 115,452

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1910-1919: 3
  • 1920-1929: 3
  • 1930-1939: 5
  • 1940-1949: 9
  • 1950-1959: 12
  • 1960-1969: 21
  • 1970-1979: 32
  • 1980-1989: 5
  • 1990-1999: 9
  • 2000-2010: 6
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Meridian, MS

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Meridian)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 327 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Meridian, MS)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 59 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 46 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 189 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Meridian)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 76 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Meridian)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 793
  • Hazardous Condition: 347
  • Service Call: 19
  • Good Intent Call: 18

Incident types - Meridian


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Meridian, MS

Most common first names in Meridian, MS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James67970.3 years
Mary64279.0 years
William52273.2 years
John52173.0 years
Robert38071.0 years
Willie37771.8 years
Annie31778.9 years
George25075.2 years
Charles24868.3 years
Thomas18372.6 years
Most common last names in Meridian, MS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith40474.5 years
Brown29072.3 years
Jones27275.2 years
Williams25474.8 years
Johnson25073.0 years
Davis17773.7 years
Moore14873.9 years
Clark13775.9 years
Walker13775.1 years
Thomas13372.2 years
Businesses in Meridian, MS
NameCountNameCount
AT&T3McDonald's5
Aeropostale1Microtel2
Arby's1Motel 61
Ashley Furniture1Office Depot1
AutoZone2OfficeMax1
Bath & Body Works1Outback Steakhouse1
Bed Bath & Beyond1Papa John's Pizza1
Best Western1Payless2
Blockbuster1Penske2
Buffalo Wild Wings1Pizza Hut2
Burger King2Popeyes2
CVS2Quality1
Chick-Fil-A1Quiznos3
Comfort Inn1RadioShack2
Dairy Queen1Ramada1
Days Inn1Rite Aid1
Domino's Pizza1Rodeway Inn1
Econo Lodge1Rue211
FedEx10SONIC Drive-In3
Foot Locker1Sam's Club1
GNC1Sears3
GameStop3Sleep Inn1
Gymboree1Subway7
H&R Block5Super 81
Hardee's2T-Mobile3
Holiday Inn2T.J.Maxx1
Hollister Co.1Taco Bell3
JCPenney1Toys"R"Us1
KFC3U-Haul4
Kincaid1UPS13
La Quinta1Victoria's Secret1
La-Z-Boy1Waffle House2
Lane Furniture5Walgreens2
Lowes1Walmart2
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