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Meridian, Pennsylvania
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Location within Butler County
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 Meridian, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Meridian, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Butler |
| Township | Butler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.82 sq mi (7.31 km2) |
| • Land | 2.82 sq mi (7.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,760 |
| • Density | 1,334.75/sq mi (515.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-48728 |
Meridian is a small community in Butler Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area set up by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 3,760 people lived there. Meridian was in the news in 2024 due to an event involving former President Donald Trump.
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History of Meridian
Meridian has an interesting past with transportation.
Early Transportation Links
In 1908, Meridian got a special connection. It was linked to nearby towns like Butler, Evans City, and the big city of Pittsburgh. This link was made by a trolley line. It was called the Pittsburgh, Harmony, Butler and New Castle Railway. Trolleys are like electric buses that run on tracks.
End of the Trolley Era
The trolley line served the area for many years. However, it closed down on June 15, 1931. After that, buses took over the job of transporting people.
Geography of Meridian
Meridian is located in the western part of Butler Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. Its exact location is 40°51′16″N 79°57′23″W / 40.85444°N 79.95639°W.
Neighboring Areas and Roads
To the east and partly to the north, Meridian shares a border with another CDP called Homeacre-Lyndora. A main road, Pennsylvania Route 68, runs along the northern edge of Meridian. This road can take you about 4 miles (6.4 km) east to downtown Butler. It also goes about 8 miles (13 km) southwest to Evans City.
Size and Water Features
The United States Census Bureau measures the size of places like Meridian. The total area of Meridian is about 2.8 square miles (7.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.004 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), is water.
People of Meridian
The number of people living in Meridian changes over time.
Population Count
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| 2020 | 3,760 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 3,794 people living in Meridian. These people lived in 1,489 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 1,137 of these households were families.
Community Life
About 28% of the households in Meridian had children under 18 years old. Most households, about 67.7%, were married couples living together. Some households, 6.2%, had a female head of the house without a husband. About 23.6% of households were not families.
Age Groups
The people in Meridian come from all age groups. About 21.3% of the population was under 18 years old. About 5.5% were between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 25.1% of the population. The largest group, 29.9%, was between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, 18.2% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Meridian was 44 years.
Education in Meridian
Meridian is part of the Butler Area School District. This district provides public education for students in the area.
High Schools
The main high schools for students in the district are Butler Area Intermediate High School and Butler Area Senior High School. These schools serve as the main places for older students to learn.
Former Elementary School
Meridian used to have its own elementary school. It was called Meridian Elementary School. However, this school closed down in 2015.
See also
In Spanish: Meridian (Pensilvania) para niños
