Meridian Hills, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Meridian Hills, Indiana
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Location in Marion County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Marion |
| Township | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.48 sq mi (3.82 km2) |
| • Land | 1.48 sq mi (3.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,774 |
| • Density | 1,202.71/sq mi (464.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 18-48456 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396752 |
Meridian Hills is a small town in Indiana, located in Marion County. It is about 8 miles north of downtown Indianapolis. In 2020, about 1,774 people lived there. This was a bit more than the 1,616 people who lived there in 2010.
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History of Meridian Hills
How Meridian Hills Began
Building homes in Meridian Hills started in the early 1920s. A golf club, the Meridian Hills Country Club, opened in 1923. However, the area did not officially become a town until 1937. When a place "incorporates," it means it forms its own official local government.
Becoming Part of Indianapolis
Since 1970, Meridian Hills has been an "included town." This happened when it became part of Indianapolis through a plan called Unigov. Unigov was a way to combine the city government of Indianapolis with the government of Marion County.
Even though it is now part of Indianapolis, Meridian Hills still has its own town government. This means it can make its own local laws, collect some taxes, and even have its own police officers. It is a unique setup where it is part of a bigger city but keeps some local control.
What Meridian Hills is Like Today
Meridian Hills is known for its many trees and quiet neighborhoods. It is mostly a residential area, meaning it has many homes where people live.
Geography of Meridian Hills
Where Meridian Hills is Located
Meridian Hills is in the northern part of Marion County. It sits on high ground near the White River and a smaller stream called Williams Creek.
The main road through the town is North Meridian Street. This road goes south directly to the center of Indianapolis. It also goes north about 7 miles to the town of Carmel.
Size of the Town
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Meridian Hills covers an area of about 1.48 square miles. All of this area is land.
People of Meridian Hills
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 708 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,807 | 155.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,850 | 2.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,801 | −2.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,728 | −4.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,713 | −0.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,616 | −5.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,774 | 9.8% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,616 people living in Meridian Hills. These people lived in 644 households, and 477 of these were families. The town had about 1,092 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Meridian Hills were White (95.9%). There were also smaller groups of African American (1.2%), Asian (1.1%), and Native American (0.1%) residents. About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 32% of the households in 2010 had children under 18 living there. Most households (64.8%) were married couples living together. About 20.8% of all households were people living alone.
The average household had about 2.51 people. For families, the average size was about 2.94 people.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in Meridian Hills in 2010 was 47.8 years old.
- About 24.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 4.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 17.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 34.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 19.3% were 65 years old or older.
The town had a nearly even number of males and females, with 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
See also
In Spanish: Meridian Hills (Indiana) para niños
