Meridian, Colorado facts for kids
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Meridian, Colorado
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Location of the Meridian CDP in Douglas County, Colorado.
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 Meridian, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Douglas County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.509 sq mi (1.319 km2) |
| • Land | 0.509 sq mi (1.319 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,964 ft (1,818 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,786 |
| • Density | 9,398/sq mi (3,628.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80112
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| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature | Meridian CDP |
Meridian is a special kind of community in Douglas County, Colorado, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place the government tracks for population and other information, even though it's not officially a city or town. Meridian is part of the larger Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, about 4,786 people lived in Meridian. The area uses ZIP code 80112.
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Where is Meridian, Colorado?
Meridian is located in the northern part of Douglas County. It sits at an elevation of 5,964 feet (1,818 meters) above sea level. This makes it higher than the city of Denver!
Meridian's Borders and Neighbors
The community stretches from the intersection of I-25 and Inverness Parkway south to Lincoln Avenue. It then goes east along Lincoln Avenue to North 1st Street. The boundary continues north until E-470, then moves northeast to South Chambers Road. Finally, it goes west back to I-25 and Inverness Parkway. A small developed area just south of Lincoln Avenue is also part of Meridian.
Meridian is surrounded by other communities. To the north, you'll find Centennial. Lone Tree is to the west and south. To the east, it borders Parker. The big city of Denver is about 18 miles north of Meridian.
Natural Landscape
The natural areas around Meridian feature gentle, rolling hills. These hills are covered with thick grass and brush.
Who Lives in Meridian?
The United States Census Bureau first officially recognized Meridian as a CDP for the year 2000 census.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2000 | 184 | — |
| 2010 | 2,970 | +1514.1% |
| 2020 | 4,786 | +61.1% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
Meridian has grown quite a bit over the years.
- In 2000, only 184 people lived here.
- By 2010, the population grew to 2,970.
- In 2020, the number of residents reached 4,786.
Schools in Meridian
Students in Meridian attend schools managed by the Douglas County School District.
Jobs and Businesses in Meridian
Meridian is home to a big business area called the Meridian International Business Center. This center is so important that the community actually got its name from it!
Major Companies in Meridian
Many large companies have their main offices here. Some of these include:
- Dish Network
- Liberty Media
- Qurate Retail
Other well-known companies that have offices or operations in Meridian are:
- Toyota
- American Family Insurance
- Sierra Nevada
- Jacobs
- Toastmasters
See also
- In Spanish: Meridian (Colorado) para niños
