Meridian, Texas Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Meridian, Texas
City
Downtown Meridian, Texas
Location of Meridian, Texas

Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Bosque
Area
• Total	2.10 sq mi (5.45 km²)
• Land	2.08 sq mi (5.40 km²)
• Water	0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²)
Elevation	758 ft (231 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	1,396
• Density	664.8/sq mi (256.1/km²)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	76665
Area code(s)	254
FIPS code	48-47760
GNIS feature ID	2411084

Meridian (pronounced muh-REE-dee-uhn by people who live there) is a city in Bosque County, Texas. It is the main city and the county seat of Bosque County. Meridian is located about 47 miles northwest of Waco. In 2020, the city had a population of 1,396 people.

About Meridian's Location
- Meridian's Weather
People in Meridian
- Meridian's Population in 2020
Schools in Meridian
Famous People from Meridian
Photo gallery
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About Meridian's Location

Meridian is a city with a total area of about 5.1 square kilometers (2.0 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.04 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), is water.

Meridian's Weather

The weather in Meridian is usually warm. Summers are hot and humid, which means the air feels sticky and moist. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it labeled as "Cfa."

People in Meridian

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1900	923	—
1910	718	−22.2%
1920	1,024	42.6%
1930	759	−25.9%
1940	1,016	33.9%
1950	1,146	12.8%
1960	993	−13.4%
1970	1,162	17.0%
1980	1,330	14.5%
1990	1,390	4.5%
2000	1,491	7.3%
2010	1,493	0.1%
2020	1,396	−6.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

The city's population changes over time. The table above shows how many people have lived in Meridian during different years, according to the United States Census.

Meridian's Population in 2020

In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 1,396 people living in Meridian. There were 673 households and 427 families in the city.

The table below shows the different groups of people living in Meridian in 2020:

**Meridian racial composition**
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race	Number	Percentage
White (NH)	854	61.17%
Black or African American (NH)	65	4.66%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)	8	0.57%
Asian (NH)	23	1.65%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH)	56	4.01%
Hispanic or Latino	390	27.94%
Total	1,396

Schools in Meridian

Students in Meridian attend schools that are part of the Meridian Independent School District. The city is also home to Meridian High School.

Famous People from Meridian

Some well-known people have connections to Meridian:

Torrence Allen was a football player in the NFL. He played for the San Diego Chargers from 2014 to 2016.
Earle Bradford Mayfield was a U.S. senator for Texas. He served from 1923 to 1929. Earlier in his career, he worked as a lawyer in Meridian.
Frank Pollard was also an NFL football player. He was a running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers for nine seasons in the 1980s.