| Population | 25,963 (2010-2014), rank #27 |
| Population Growth | -8.85% since 2000, rank #254 |
| Population Density: | 92.66/sq mi, rank #98 |
| Median Household Income: | $31,287 at 2010-2014—28.28% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Median House Price: | $75,400 at 2010-2014—30.45% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Time Zone: | Central GMT -6:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 278.94 sq mi, rank #26 |
| Water Area: | 1.25 sq mi (0.45%), rank #117 |
| State: | Mississippi |
| Area: | Meridian, MS |
| Counties: | Lauderdale County, Clarke County |
| School District: | ![](\"http://www.usa.com/img/s6.gif\") , rank #316 |
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