| Place Name | Meridian |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 39301 39305 39307 |
| County | Lauderdale County |
| Area Code(s) | 601,769 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 41,056 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -14.81% |
| Majority Ethnicity | African American 65.42% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Meridian, MS |
| US Congressional District(s) | Mississippi 3rd |
| State House Districts | 45,81,82,83 |
| State Senate Districts | 32,33 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 30.67% |
| African American | 65.42% |
| Hispanic | 0.16% |
| Asian | 0.91% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 2.84% |