Meridian, New York facts for kids
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Meridian, New York
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 Meridian, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cayuga |
| Town | Cato |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 287 |
| • Density | 415.34/sq mi (160.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13113
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-46646 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0956983 |
Meridian is a small village located in Cayuga County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 309 people lived there. Meridian is found near the northern border of the town of Cato. It is also west of the city of Syracuse.
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History of Meridian
The area where Meridian is now was first settled by people in 1804. It used to be known by another name, "Cato Four Corners." Meridian officially became a village in 1854. This means it got its own local government.
The Meridian Baptist Church, which is on the east side of the village, was started in 1810. This church celebrated its 200th birthday throughout the year 2010. The celebrations ended in October of that year.
Meridian has many old houses and buildings with interesting designs. Some of these buildings are very well-preserved. The William Smith Ingham House is a special building in Meridian. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is recognized as an important historical place.
Notable People from Meridian
Theodore Ruggles Timby was a famous inventor. He created the revolving turret, which is a spinning gun platform. This invention was used on the USS Monitor ship during the Civil War. Theodore Timby lived in Meridian from at least 1839 until the fall of 1855. His old home can still be seen today. It is on the west side of Bonta Bridge Road, south of the village center.
Meridian's Geography
Meridian is located at specific coordinates: 43°9′49″N 76°32′6″W / 43.16361°N 76.53500°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 1.8 square kilometers (0.69 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
New York State Route 370, an important road, goes right through the village.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 249 | — | |
| 1900 | 335 | — | |
| 1910 | 326 | −2.7% | |
| 1920 | 274 | −16.0% | |
| 1930 | 264 | −3.6% | |
| 1940 | 307 | 16.3% | |
| 1950 | 354 | 15.3% | |
| 1960 | 379 | 7.1% | |
| 1970 | 369 | −2.6% | |
| 1980 | 344 | −6.8% | |
| 1990 | 351 | 2.0% | |
| 2000 | 350 | −0.3% | |
| 2010 | 309 | −11.7% | |
| 2020 | 287 | −7.1% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 350 people living in Meridian. These people lived in 118 households, and 90 of these were families. The village had about 505.8 people per square mile.
Most of the people in the village were White (97.43%). A small number were Native American (0.57%), and 2.00% were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 1.14% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 118 households, about 38.1% had children under 18 living with them. Many households (61.0%) were married couples living together. About 10.2% had a female head of household with no husband present.
The population in Meridian was spread out by age. About 31.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12.3% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the village was 34 years.
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In Spanish: Meridian (Nueva York) para niños
