Meriden, CT Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Meriden | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 61,780 | 3,353,625 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2564.0 | 604.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.41% | -0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.8 | 42.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 24,709 | 1,298,936 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Meriden grew by 2.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 60,418 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Meriden has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Meriden | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,386 | $95,363 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.99% | 4.09% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.2% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Meriden is about 28% lower than in Connecticut.
Housing
| Metric | Meriden | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $240,109 | $290,235 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,256 | $1,419 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.9% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Meriden is about 15.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,256 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Meriden spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 178 hours, about 7.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Meriden | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.3 | 22.1 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.7 | 44.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 178 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,510 | $5,715 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 11,373 | 10,657 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,076 | 1,748 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Meriden is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Connecticut.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Meriden has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Meriden | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 38.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Meriden has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Meriden | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.2% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.7% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Meriden, Connecticut.
What is the population of Meriden, Connecticut?
The population of Meriden, Connecticut is 61,780, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Meriden, Connecticut?
The population density of Meriden, Connecticut is 2564.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Meriden, Connecticut?
The median household income in Meriden, Connecticut is $68,386, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Meriden, Connecticut?
The median home price in Meriden, Connecticut is $240,109, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Meriden, Connecticut?
The unemployment rate in Meriden, Connecticut is 8.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.