Meriden, Iowa facts for kids
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Meriden, Iowa
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Location of Meriden, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Cherokee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
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| • Total | 161 |
| • Density | 1,424.78/sq mi (549.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51037
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-51150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459003 |
Meriden is a small city in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States. It's located in the midwestern part of the country. In 2020, about 161 people lived there, making it a very small community.
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Exploring Meriden's Location
Meriden is found at specific geographic coordinates: 42.794201 degrees North and 95.634084 degrees West. This means it's in the northern hemisphere and west of the Prime Meridian.
The United States Census Bureau says that Meriden covers a total area of about 0.11 square miles (0.29 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Meriden's Population Story
The number of people living in Meriden has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1890:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 241 | — | |
| 1900 | 432 | 79.3% | |
| 1910 | 246 | −43.1% | |
| 1920 | 218 | −11.4% | |
| 1930 | 188 | −13.8% | |
| 1940 | 200 | 6.4% | |
| 1950 | 164 | −18.0% | |
| 1960 | 192 | 17.1% | |
| 1970 | 167 | −13.0% | |
| 1980 | 233 | 39.5% | |
| 1990 | 193 | −17.2% | |
| 2000 | 184 | −4.7% | |
| 2010 | 159 | −13.6% | |
| 2020 | 161 | 1.3% | |
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Meriden's 2020 Population Details
In 2020, a census counted 161 people living in Meriden.
- There were 57 households, which are groups of people living together.
- 42 of these households were families.
- The city had about 1,422 people per square mile (549.1 per square kilometer).
- Most residents (99.4%) were White.
- A very small percentage (0.6%) were from other backgrounds.
- About 0.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (42.1%) had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (61.4%) were married couples.
- Some households (19.3%) had a female head of household without a partner.
- A few (15.8%) had a male head of household without a partner.
The average age in Meriden was 32.8 years.
- About 31.1% of residents were under 20 years old.
- 29.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The city had slightly more males (53.4%) than females (46.6%).
Meriden's 2010 Population Details
In the census of 2010, Meriden had 159 people.
- There were 77 households and 47 families.
- The population density was about 1,445 people per square mile (558 per square kilometer).
- All residents (100%) were identified as White.
About 18.2% of households had children under 18.
- Nearly half (49.4%) were married couples living together.
- About 31.2% of all households were made up of just one person.
The average age in 2010 was 47.4 years.
- 17% of residents were under 18.
- 37.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- The city had slightly more females (50.9%) than males (49.1%).
Learning and Schools in Meriden
Meriden is part of the Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District. This school district was created on July 1, 1993. It formed when the Marcus and Meriden-Cleghorn school districts joined together.
See also
In Spanish: Meriden (Iowa) para niños
