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Meridian, Idaho

Indicators

MeasureMeridianIdahoData periodSource
PopulationPeopleIdaho: 2,029,7332025 (estimate) · Census Bureau142,9882,029,7332025 (estimate)Census Bureau
Population growth ratePercentIdaho: 1.4%2025 (estimate) · Census Bureau2.4%1.4%2025 (estimate)Census Bureau
Median ageYearsIdaho: 37.82024 (estimate) · Census Bureau3737.82024 (estimate)Census Bureau
Median household incomeDollarsIdaho: $81,1662024 (estimate) · Census Bureau$95,088$81,1662024 (estimate)Census Bureau
Poverty ratePercentIdaho: 10.5%2024 (estimate) · Census Bureau5.1%10.5%2024 (estimate)Census Bureau
Median home valueDollarsIdaho: $446,4002024 (estimate) · Census Bureau$557,400$446,4002024 (estimate)Census Bureau
Median gross rentDollarsIdaho: $1,3842024 (estimate) · Census Bureau$1,873$1,3842024 (estimate)Census Bureau
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentPercentIdaho: 48.4%2024 (estimate) · Census Bureau46.0%48.4%2024 (estimate)Census Bureau
Home value to income ratioRatioIdaho: 5.52024 (estimate) · Census Bureau5.865.52024 (estimate)Census Bureau
Homeownership ratePercentIdaho: 71.7%2024 (estimate) · Census Bureau72.0%71.7%2024 (estimate)Census Bureau
Housing unitsCountIdaho: 832,0522024 (estimate) · Census Bureau54,567832,0522024 (estimate)Census Bureau
Group A offense ratePer 100,000 residentsIdaho: 3,166.522025 (preliminary) · Idaho State Police2,2103,166.522025 (preliminary)Idaho State Police
Population 65 and olderPercentIdaho: 17.8%2024 (estimate) · Census Bureau15.4%17.8%2024 (estimate)Census Bureau
Housing vacancy ratePercentIdaho: 9.7%2024 (estimate) · Census Bureau3.2%9.7%2024 (estimate)Census Bureau
Uninsured ratePercentIdaho: 9.2%2024 (estimate) · Census Bureau7.9%9.2%2024 (estimate)Census Bureau
The fountain plaza at The Village at Meridian, seen from a patio.
The fountain plaza at The Village at Meridian, seen from a patio. Photo: Michael Cooper.

Population

Population, Meridian, 2020 to 2025Population, Meridian, 2020 to 2025. Meridian: 119,506 in 2020, 142,988 in 2025.050k100k150k202020222024MeridianPeoplePopulation, Meridian, 2020 to 2025Population, Meridian, 2020 to 2025. Meridian: 119,506 in 2020, 142,988 in 2025.050k100k150k202020222024MeridianPeoplePopulation, Meridian, 2020 to 2025Population, Meridian, 2020 to 2025. Meridian: 119,506 in 2020, 142,988 in 2025.050k100k150k202020212022202320242025MeridianPeople

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2025 (with Vintage 2019 for 2010-2019). Published .

Data table (6 rows)
PeriodMeridian (people)
2020119,506
2021125,896
2022130,097
2023135,242
2024139,593
2025142,988

Median household income

Median household income, Meridian, 2010 to 2024Median household income, Meridian, 2010 to 2024. Meridian: $60,230 in 2010, $95,088 in 2024.$0$50k$100k$150k201020152020MeridianDollarsMedian household income, Meridian, 2010 to 2024Median household income, Meridian, 2010 to 2024. Meridian: $60,230 in 2010, $95,088 in 2024.$0$50k$100k$150k201020152020MeridianDollarsMedian household income, Meridian, 2010 to 2024Median household income, Meridian, 2010 to 2024. Meridian: $60,230 in 2010, $95,088 in 2024.$0$50k$100k$150k201020152020MeridianDollars

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 1-Year Estimates. Published .

Data table (14 rows)
PeriodMeridian (dollars)
2010$60,230
2011$56,810
2012$64,596
2013$63,305
2014$59,080
2015$54,746
2016$68,623
2017$64,273
2018$77,359
2019$75,515
2021$88,088
2022$89,683
2023$100,307
2024$95,088

Crime rate

Crime rate, Meridian, 2013 to 2025Crime rate, Meridian, 2013 to 2025. Meridian: 3,617 in 2013, 2,210 in 2025.02,0004,0006,000201520202025MeridianPer 100,000 residentsCrime rate, Meridian, 2013 to 2025Crime rate, Meridian, 2013 to 2025. Meridian: 3,617 in 2013, 2,210 in 2025.02,0004,0006,000201520202025MeridianPer 100,000 residentsCrime rate, Meridian, 2013 to 2025Crime rate, Meridian, 2013 to 2025. Meridian: 3,617 in 2013, 2,210 in 2025.02,0004,0006,000201520202025MeridianPer 100,000 residents

Source: Idaho State Police, Idaho Statistical Analysis Center, Crime in Idaho, annual report, Statewide Crime Profile and County-Agency Crime Rates. Published .

Data table (13 rows)
PeriodMeridian (per 100,000 residents)
20133,617
20143,737
20153,599
20164,301
20174,358
20184,407
20193,995
20203,575
20213,330
20223,199
20232,811
20242,745
20252,210

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