Meriden, CT Demographics

A map of Meriden's Population by Race

Meriden, Connecticut has an estimated population of 60,545, a less than 1% change from the 60,850 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.6% White, 38.3% Hispanic, 7.5% Black, 3.8% Multiracial, 2.4% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Meriden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Meriden has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Meriden, that probability was 62.7% in 2020 and 61.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Meriden is ranked the 11th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Meriden was ranked the 10th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Meriden's White Population

28,845 residents of Meriden, or 47.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Meriden is considerably lower than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Meriden ranks 202nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meriden's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Meriden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 47.6%.

Meriden is less White than neighboring Wallingford Center (69.2% White), Kensington (81.4% White), Cheshire Village (79.7% White), Plantsville (91.3% White), and Durham (87.7% White).

Meriden's Black Population

4,517 residents of Meriden, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Meriden is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Meriden ranks 21st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meriden's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.8%. Black residents' share of Meriden's population has decreased from 9.1% to 7.5%.

Meriden is more Black than neighboring Wallingford Center (2% Black), Kensington (0.9% Black), Cheshire Village (0.8% Black), Plantsville (2.4% Black), and Durham (0% Black).

Meriden's Asian Population

1,477 residents of Meriden, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Meriden is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Meriden ranks 130th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meriden's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.7%. Asian residents' share of Meriden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Meriden is more Asian than neighboring Plantsville (0.8% Asian), and Durham (0% Asian). Meriden is less Asian than neighboring Wallingford Center (2.6% Asian), Kensington (4% Asian), and Cheshire Village (7.3% Asian).

Meriden's Hispanic Population

23,217 residents of Meriden, or 38.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Meriden is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Meriden ranks 6th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meriden's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Meriden's population has increased from 36.6% to 38.3%.

Meriden is more Hispanic than neighboring Wallingford Center (22.8% Hispanic), Kensington (11.3% Hispanic), Cheshire Village (7.4% Hispanic), Plantsville (0.8% Hispanic), and Durham (6.8% Hispanic).

Meriden's Native American/Other Population

215 residents of Meriden, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Meriden is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Meriden ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meriden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Meriden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Meriden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kensington (0.1% Native American/Other), Cheshire Village (0.2% Native American/Other), and Plantsville (0% Native American/Other). Meriden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wallingford Center (1.1% Native American/Other), and Durham (0.8% Native American/Other).

Meriden's Multiracial Population

2,274 residents of Meriden, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Meriden is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Meriden ranks 125th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meriden's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Meriden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Meriden is more Multiracial than neighboring Wallingford Center (2.3% Multiracial), and Kensington (2.3% Multiracial). Meriden is less Multiracial than neighboring Cheshire Village (4.6% Multiracial), Plantsville (4.8% Multiracial), and Durham (4.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.