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Meridian, TX
City in Bosque County, Texas.
Population
1,638
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
786
ZIP codes
0
Meridian and its ZIP codes
Meridian at a glance
- Meridian is about 6.8 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,625, 16% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,700 (59% below Texas) and median rent is $738 a month.
Local data for Meridian, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Meridian, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,625
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$116,700
Median rent
$738/mo
Homeownership
50.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.0%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (362), German Americans (218), Irish Americans (182).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bosque County. PPP loans are for Meridian.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,092
3,789 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,828
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $8,937 per person
How people get to work
Meridian, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Meridian, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
498
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
60
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 34°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Meridian, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.1%
U.S. 11.1% +6.0 pts
Cities near Meridian
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MorganCity | 6.7 mi | 0.7 |
| CliftonCity | 11 mi | 2 |
| Walnut SpringsCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| KopperlCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| IredellCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Cranfills GapCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Laguna ParkCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3 |
| WhitneyTown | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| MosheimCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| BlumTown | 21 mi | 1 |
| HicoCity | 23 mi | 1.8 |
| Glen RoseCity | 23 mi | 4 |
| Valley MillsCity | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| AquillaCity | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| Rio VistaCity | 27 mi | 1.1 |
| GholsonCity | 28 mi | 8.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Meridian, TX in?
- Meridian is in Bosque County, Texas.
- What is the population of Meridian, TX?
- About 1,638 people live in Meridian, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Meridian?
- Nearby places include Morgan (6.7 mi), Clifton (11 mi), Walnut Springs (11 mi), Kopperl (13 mi), Iredell (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023