Meridian, Stephens County, Oklahoma facts for kids

Meridian used to be a small community in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States. It was known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was a special area counted by the government for population surveys. In the year 2000, about 1,485 people lived there. By the 2020 census, the area that was once Meridian became part of another community called Sunray.

Where Was Meridian?

Meridian was located in Oklahoma. Its exact coordinates were 34.416951 degrees north and 97.969636 degrees west. The community covered an area of about 7.6 square miles (19.8 square kilometers). Almost all of this area was land. Only a very small part was water.

Who Lived in Meridian?

In 2000, the census counted 1,485 people living in Meridian. These people lived in 552 different homes. Out of these, 439 were families.

Most people in Meridian were White, making up about 85.93% of the population. About 9.02% were Native American. A small number of people were African American or Asian. Some people were from other backgrounds or had mixed heritage. About 1.75% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Homes and Families

Many homes in Meridian had children under 18 living there. About 67.8% of homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, usually a mother. About 20.3% of homes were not families. This means individuals or roommates lived there.

The average home had about 2.69 people. The average family had about 3.02 people.

Age Groups

The people in Meridian were of different ages.

• About 26.8% were under 18 years old.
• About 7.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
• About 25.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
• About 24.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
• About 15.2% were 65 years old or older.

The average age in Meridian was 39 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 100.7 males.

Money and Income

In 2000, the average yearly income for a home in Meridian was $34,196. For families, the average income was $37,545. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in Meridian was $15,822.

Some people in Meridian lived below the poverty line. This means they had very low incomes. About 8.2% of families and 12.0% of all people were below this line. This included 17.1% of children under 18 and 8.1% of people aged 65 or older.

See also

In Spanish: Meridian (condado de Stephens) para niños