Meridian, NY Demographics

A map of Meridian's Population by Race

Meridian, New York has an estimated population of 220, a large decrease from the 287 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.8% White, 4.1% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 5.5% in 2020 and 15.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Meridian is ranked the 1202nd most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 1191st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Meridian's White Population

202 residents of Meridian, or 91.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Meridian is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Meridian ranks 17th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meridian's White population has declined by an estimated 27.6%. White residents' share of Meridian's population has decreased from 97.2% to 91.8%.

Meridian is more White than neighboring Jordan (91.7% White). Meridian is less White than neighboring Cato (92% White), Weedsport (94.9% White), Port Byron (94.9% White), and Elbridge (96.7% White).

Meridian's Black Population

0 residents of Meridian, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Meridian is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Meridian ranks 1075th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meridian's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Meridian's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Meridian is less Black than neighboring Jordan (2.4% Black), Port Byron (0.2% Black), and Elbridge (0.8% Black).

Meridian's Asian Population

0 residents of Meridian, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Meridian is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Meridian ranks 1147th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meridian's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Meridian's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Meridian is less Asian than neighboring Jordan (0.8% Asian), Weedsport (0.9% Asian), and Elbridge (0.7% Asian).

Meridian's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Meridian, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Meridian is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Meridian ranks 1081st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meridian's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 80.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Meridian's population has increased from 1.7% to 4.1%.

Meridian is more Hispanic than neighboring Cato (0.8% Hispanic), Jordan (2.5% Hispanic), Weedsport (1.1% Hispanic), Port Byron (0.7% Hispanic), and Elbridge (0.4% Hispanic).

Meridian's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Meridian, or 1.4% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Meridian ranks 1179th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meridian's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Native American/Other residents' share of Meridian's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.4%.

Meridian is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jordan (0% Native American/Other), Weedsport (0.1% Native American/Other), Port Byron (0% Native American/Other), and Elbridge (0% Native American/Other). Meridian is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cato (2.9% Native American/Other).

Meridian's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Meridian, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Meridian is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Meridian ranks 1274th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meridian's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Meridian's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.7%.

Meridian is more Multiracial than neighboring Jordan (2.6% Multiracial), and Elbridge (1.5% Multiracial). Meridian is less Multiracial than neighboring Cato (4.3% Multiracial), Weedsport (3.1% Multiracial), and Port Byron (4.2% 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.