Meridian, ID 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 | Meridian | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 116,470 | 1,920,240 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3132.1 | 23.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 7.93% | 2.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.1 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 41,263 | 693,697 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Meridian grew by 113.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 114,331 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Meridian has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Meridian | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,518 | $74,676 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.69% | 6.16% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Meridian is about 31% higher than in Idaho.
Housing
| Metric | Meridian | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $548,318 | $355,887 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,716 | $1,150 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.5% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Meridian is about 26.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,716 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Meridian 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 | Meridian | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.3 | 17.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.6 | 35.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 178 | 149 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,509 | $4,633 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 17.0% | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 25,707 | 4,714 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,099 | 865 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Meridian is 21 minutes, longer than the 18 minutes in Idaho.
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
Meridian has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Meridian | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.2% | 27.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.76 | 2.66 | 2.54 |
Health
Meridian has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Meridian | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.6% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.2% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Meridian, Idaho.
What is the population of Meridian, Idaho?
The population of Meridian, Idaho is 116,470, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Meridian, Idaho?
The population density of Meridian, Idaho is 3132.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Meridian, Idaho?
The median household income in Meridian, Idaho is $97,518, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Meridian, Idaho?
The median home price in Meridian, Idaho is $548,318, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Meridian, Idaho?
The unemployment rate in Meridian, Idaho is 2.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.