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As of 2010-2014, the total population of Meridian Public School District is 40,809. The Meridian Public School District population density is 748.71 people per square mile, which is much higher than the state average density of 61.62 people per square mile and is much higher than the national average density of 82.73 people per square mile. The most prevalent race in Meridian Public School District is black, which represent 60.69% of the total population. The average Meridian Public School District education level is about the same as the state average and is lower than the national average.

Topics:Population GrowthPopulation DensityPopulation by RacesPopulation by First AncestryPopulation by GenderPopulation by AgeEducationSchool EnrollmentHousehold and FamilyMarital StatusPlace of Birth and CitizenshipLanguage

Population in 2010-2014: 40,809. #11

Population Growth Since 2005-2009, see rank

Meridian Public School District
2.94%
Mississippi
4.91%
U.S.
11.61%

*The Meridian Public School District population growth rate is since 2005-2009. The Mississippi and U.S population growth rate is since 2000.

Population Density, #14

Meridian Public School District
748.71 per square mile
Mississippi
61.62 per square mile
U.S.
82.73 per square mile

Population by Races

White:14,596 (35.77%, #114)
Black:24,765 (60.69%, #36)
Hispanic:827 (2.03%, #60)
Asian:370 (0.91%, #35)
Native (American Indian, Alaska Native, Hawaiian Native, etc.):95 (0.23%, #46)
One Race, Other:357 (0.87%, see rank)
Two or More Races:626 (1.53%, see rank)
 

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical race data.

Population by First Ancestry

35,180 (86.21%) out of the total population of 40,809 reported first ancestry.

 Meridian Public School District% of the Total PopulationMississippiU.S.
Arab490.12%, see rank0.19%0.56%
Czech200.05%, see rank0.07%0.47%
Danish00.00%, see rank0.08%0.42%
Dutch3050.75%, see rank0.62%1.40%
English2,4345.96%, see rank7.58%8.02%
French4471.10%, see rank2.69%3.34%
German1,4033.44%, see rank5.56%15.03%
Greek550.13%, see rank0.10%0.41%
Hungarian00.00%, see rank0.07%0.46%
Irish2,8997.10%, see rank8.44%10.80%
Italian3320.81%, see rank1.87%5.52%
Norwegian1230.30%, see rank0.20%1.42%
Polish830.20%, see rank0.44%3.01%
Portuguese250.06%, see rank0.06%0.44%
Russian1100.27%, see rank0.13%0.92%
Scotch-Irish5981.47%, see rank1.58%0.99%
Scottish7211.77%, see rank1.46%1.72%
Subsaharan African2400.59%, see rank0.62%0.95%
Swedish740.18%, see rank0.27%1.27%
Swiss300.07%, see rank0.07%0.30%
Ukrainian00.00%, see rank0.03%0.31%
American2,3725.81%, see rank11.78%7.12%
Welsh510.12%, see rank0.28%0.57%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical first ancestry data.

Population by Gender

Male: 18,692 (45.80%, see rank)
Females: 22,117 (54.20%, see rank)

Meridian Public School District
Male: 45.80%
Female: 54.20%
Mississippi
Male: 48.55%
Female: 51.45%
U.S.
Male: 49.19%
Female: 50.81%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gender data.

Population by Age

Median Age (see rank)
Meridian Public School District
35.00 years old
Mississippi
36.30 years old
U.S.
37.40 years old

Median Age, Male (see rank)
Meridian Public School District
33.10 years old
Mississippi
34.90 years old
U.S.
36.10 years old

Median Age, Female (see rank)
Meridian Public School District
35.80 years old
Mississippi
37.80 years old
U.S.
38.80 years old

 Meridian Public School District% of the Total PopulationMississippiU.S.
Under 5 years3,0067.37%, see rank6.75%6.36%
5 to 9 years2,8236.92%, see rank6.89%6.51%
10 to 14 years2,9927.33%, see rank7.08%6.59%
15 to 19 years3,1027.60%, see rank7.18%6.85%
20 to 24 years2,8146.90%, see rank7.44%7.13%
25 to 34 years5,67613.91%, see rank12.98%13.47%
35 to 44 years4,62611.34%, see rank12.50%12.96%
45 to 54 years4,94112.11%, see rank13.50%14.09%
55 to 64 years5,26512.90%, see rank12.18%12.29%
65 to 74 years2,7726.79%, see rank7.75%7.64%
75 to 84 1,8644.57%, see rank4.21%4.25%
85 years and over9282.27%, see rank1.55%1.85%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical age data.

Education for the 25 Years and Over

 Meridian Public School DistrictMississippiU.S.
Total 25 Years and Over Population26,072, 100%1,929,591209,056,129
Less Than High School4,205, 16.13%, see rank18.06%13.67%
High School Graduate7,233, 27.74%, see rank30.25%27.95%
Some College or Associate Degree9,039, 34.67%, see rank31.29%29.09%
Bachelor Degree3,531, 13.54%, see rank12.90%18.27%
Master, Doctorate, or Professional Degree2,064, 7.92%, see rank7.51%11.01%
USA.com Education Index#13.14, see rank12.9413.54
# Higher USA.com Education Index means more educated population.

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical education level data.

School Enrollment

 Meridian Public School District MississippiU.S.
Total PublicPrivatePublicPrivatePublicPrivate
Nursery School, Preschool, Kindergarten1,64887.14%12.86%79.87%20.13%71.30%28.70%
Elementary School (Grades 1-8)4,74590.62%, see rank9.38%, see rank89.76%10.24%89.86%10.14%
High School (Grades 9-12)2,49388.93%, see rank11.07%, see rank88.29%11.71%90.60%9.40%
College2,57197.20%, see rank2.80%, see rank87.67%12.33%78.37%21.63%
Graduate School29570.85%, see rank29.15%, see rank74.93%25.07%58.86%41.14%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical school enrollment data.

Household and Family

 Meridian Public School DistrictMississippiU.S.
Total Households15,959, 100%1,092,627116,211,092
Average Household Size2.46, see rank2.642.63
1 Person Households5,523, 34.61%, see rank27.31%27.57%
2 or More Person Households10,436, 65.39%, see rank72.69%72.43%
Family Households (Families)9,801, 61.41%, see rank68.69%66.22%
Average Family Size3.27, see rank3.303.32
Married-Couple Family4,894, 30.67%, see rank45.22%48.42%
Nonfamily Households6,158, 38.59%, see rank31.31%33.78%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical household and family data.

Marital Status of 15 Years and Over

 Meridian Public School District%MississippiU.S.
15 Years and Over Total31,988see rank2,365,897252,974,135
Males, 15 Years and Over14,355100%, see rank1,133,229123,281,364
Never Married5,82740.59%, see rank35.54%35.77%
Married5,97541.62%, see rank50.55%52.04%
Widowed5964.15%, see rank2.91%2.57%
Divorced1,95713.63%, see rank11.00%9.62%
Females, 15 Years and Over17,633100%, see rank1,232,668129,692,771
Never Married6,95639.45%, see rank30.41%29.48%
Married6,13034.76%, see rank46.21%49.19%
Widowed2,06011.68%, see rank10.86%9.16%
Divorced2,48714.10%, see rank12.51%12.16%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical marital status data.

Place of Birth and Citizenship

 Meridian Public School District%MississippiU.S.
Native40,15398.39%, see rank97.76%86.93%
Born in the State of Residence31,94178.27%, see rank71.47%58.73%
Born in Different State7,98919.58%, see rank25.73%26.78%
Born in Puerto Rico, U.S. Island Areas,
or Born Abroad to American Parent(s)
2230.55%, see rank0.56%1.42%
Foreign Born6561.61%, see rank2.24%13.07%
Foreign Born with U.S. Citizenship3250.80%, see rank0.79%5.99%
Foreign Born without U.S. Citizenship3310.81%, see rank1.46%7.09%
Born In Europe510.12%, see rank0.23%1.53%
Born In Asia2920.72%, see rank0.75%3.82%
Born In Africa90.02%, see rank0.06%0.55%
Born In Oceania00.00%, see rank0.01%0.07%
Born In Latin America2880.71%, see rank1.15%6.83%
Born In Northern America160.04%, see rank0.05%0.26%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical place of birth and citizenship data.

Language Spoken at Home

 Meridian Public School District%MississippiU.S.
English15,40696.53%, see rank95.53%79.39%
Spanish3642.28%, see rank2.64%11.75%
Other Indo-European Languages1280.80%, see rank0.89%4.52%
Asian and Pacific Islander Languages220.14%, see rank0.67%3.36%
Other390.24%, see rank0.28%0.99%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical language spoken at home data.


 
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