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

$74,567
Average Household Income
$61,313
Average Disposable Income
672
Housing Units
$263,118
Average Home Value

Housing and Income

The average household income in Meridian, TX is $74,567 and projected to be $82,126 in 2031. Per capita income is $30,537, projected to be $34,431 in 2031. 1.64% of households – 24 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $498,554 and the average disposable income is $61,313.

There are 672 housing units in Meridian, TX; 380 are owner-occupied, 213 are rented, and 79 are vacant. The average home value is $263,118, with 10 homes built in 2010 or later, and 37 built in 1939 or earlier.

1,464
Population
40.8
Median Age
73
Diversity Index

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Meridian, TX is 1,464. The population is expected to grow to 1,491 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.37%.

The median age of Meridian, TX residents is 41.

The diversity index of Meridian, TX is 72.6, 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.

564
Workforce
1.00%
Unemployment Rate
153
Veteran Population
142
Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Business and Workforce

There are 109 businesses in Meridian, TX, employing 867 workers and pulling from a labor force of 731 age 16 and above. 167 workers commute into Meridian, TX from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

564 residents both live and work in/around Meridian, TX. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 33.69% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 602 drive alone, 54 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 30 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 45 residents work from home.

351 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 59 have associates degrees, 103 have bachelor’s degrees, and 39 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31