Community Profile

Meridian at a Glance

Meridian blends small-town charm with a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere and a sense of neighborly pride. This close-knit community supports entrepreneurs and families alike, with easy access to Waco, Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, and Stephenville. 

Our Meridian Community Profile provides essential data on housing and income, population demographics, and the region’s business and workforce landscape, helping you assess opportunity, planning, and investment with confidence. Discover Meridian, a place where possibilities are within reach for startups, families, and long-term residents.

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Meridian, TX

$76,090
Average Household Income
$62,859
Average Disposable Income
659
Housing Units
$264,854
Average Home Value

Housing and Income

The average household income in Meridian, TX is $76,090 and projected to be $81,834 in 2031. Per capita income is $30,849, projected to be $34,094 in 2031. 1.82% of households – 26 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $524,669 and the average disposable income is $62,859.

There are 659 housing units in Meridian, TX; 376 are owner-occupied, 203 are rented, and 80 are vacant. The average home value is $264,854, with 5 homes built in 2010 or later, and 40 built in 1939 or earlier.

1,431
Population
41.3
Median Age
73
Diversity Index

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Meridian, TX is 1,431. The population is expected to grow to 1,522 by 2031 - a growth rate of 1.24%.

The median age of Meridian, TX residents is 41.

The diversity index of Meridian, TX is 72.5, meaning that there is a 73% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

498
Workforce
1.00%
Unemployment Rate
156
Veteran Population
129
Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Business and Workforce

There are 102 businesses in Meridian, TX, employing 878 workers and pulling from a labor force of 702 age 16 and above. 204 workers commute into Meridian, TX from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

498 residents both live and work in/around Meridian, TX. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 36.35% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.2% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 588 drive alone, 38 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 17 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 59 residents work from home.

349 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 57 have associates degrees, 88 have bachelor’s degrees, and 41 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-04-16