Meridian, CO Demographics

A map of Meridian's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,538	2,994	62.8%	62.6%
Hispanic	738	535	13.1%	11.2%
Asian	623	829	11.1%	17.3%
Black	325	170	5.8%	3.6%
Multiracial	256	221	4.5%	4.6%
Native American/Other	154	37	2.7%	0.8%

Meridian, Colorado has an estimated population of 5,634, a large increase from the 4,786 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.8% White, 13.1% Hispanic, 11.1% Asian, 5.8% Black, 4.5% Multiracial, and 2.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Meridian, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Meridian has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Meridian, that probability was 56.3% in 2020 and 57.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Meridian is ranked the 110th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 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). Meridian was ranked the 119th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Meridian's White Population

3,538 residents of Meridian, or 62.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Meridian is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Meridian ranks 377th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meridian's White population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. White residents' share of Meridian's population has remained roughly unchanged at 62.8%.

Meridian is more White than neighboring Inverness (54% White), and Dove Valley (50.5% White). Meridian is less White than neighboring Lone Tree (74.5% White), Meridian Village (63.1% White), and Grand View Estates (81.8% White).

Meridian's Black Population

325 residents of Meridian, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Meridian is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Meridian ranks 21st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meridian's Black population has grown by an estimated 91.2%. Black residents' share of Meridian's population has increased from 3.6% to 5.8%.

Meridian is more Black than neighboring Lone Tree (2.9% Black), Inverness (3.3% Black), Meridian Village (0% Black), and Grand View Estates (0.4% Black). Meridian is less Black than neighboring Dove Valley (13.8% Black).

Meridian's Asian Population

623 residents of Meridian, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Meridian is higher than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Meridian ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meridian's Asian population has declined by an estimated 24.8%. Asian residents' share of Meridian's population has decreased from 17.3% to 11.1%.

Meridian is more Asian than neighboring Grand View Estates (0% Asian), and Dove Valley (5.3% Asian). Meridian is less Asian than neighboring Lone Tree (11.3% Asian), Inverness (16.2% Asian), and Meridian Village (25.3% Asian).

Meridian's Hispanic Population

738 residents of Meridian, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Meridian is lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Meridian ranks 247th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meridian's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 37.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Meridian's population has increased from 11.2% to 13.1%.

Meridian is more Hispanic than neighboring Lone Tree (6.1% Hispanic), and Meridian Village (9.9% Hispanic). Meridian is less Hispanic than neighboring Inverness (15.6% Hispanic), Grand View Estates (15.9% Hispanic), and Dove Valley (26.9% Hispanic).

Meridian's Native American/Other Population

154 residents of Meridian, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Meridian is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Meridian ranks 317th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meridian's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 316.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Meridian's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.7%.

Meridian is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lone Tree (1.5% Native American/Other), Meridian Village (0.3% Native American/Other), Grand View Estates (0% Native American/Other), and Dove Valley (1.3% Native American/Other). Meridian is less Native American/Other than neighboring Inverness (6.2% Native American/Other).

Meridian's Multiracial Population

256 residents of Meridian, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Meridian is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Meridian ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meridian's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Meridian's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Meridian is more Multiracial than neighboring Lone Tree (3.7% Multiracial), Meridian Village (1.4% Multiracial), Grand View Estates (1.9% Multiracial), and Dove Valley (2.1% Multiracial). Meridian is less Multiracial than neighboring Inverness (4.8% 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.