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Meriden, KS
City in Jefferson County, Kansas.
Population
716
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
931
ZIP codes
0
Meriden and its ZIP codes
Meriden at a glance
- Meriden is about 26 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $76,667 a year, 3% more than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,400 (19% below Kansas) and median rent is $839 a month.
Local data for Meriden, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Meriden, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,667
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$176,400
Median rent
$839/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (221), Irish Americans (135), Italian Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Meriden.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,326
3,824 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,812
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$147M
FY 2026, $8,003 per person
How people get to work
Meriden, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled13.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Meriden, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
891
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
48
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 20°F
36.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Meriden, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Meriden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OzawkieCity | 6.2 mi | 0.3 |
| GrantvilleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.6 |
| HoytCity | 8.6 mi | 0.5 |
| TecumsehCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.6 |
| Valley FallsCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| PerryCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| TopekaCity | 13 mi | 61.9 |
| MayettaCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| OskaloosaCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| LecomptonCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| DenisonCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| WilliamstownCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Silver LakeCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| WinchesterCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| McLouthCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| NortonvilleCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Meriden, KS in?
- Meriden is in Jefferson County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Meriden, KS?
- About 716 people live in Meriden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Meriden?
- Nearby places include Ozawkie (6.2 mi), Grantville (7.5 mi), Hoyt (8.6 mi), Tecumseh (10 mi), Valley Falls (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023