Meridian, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 220, Meridian's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Meridian is a small community located in New York, within Cayuga County. The total population is 220. It ranks as the 1202nd most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Meridian is 52.9 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. Only 12.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Meridian is $93,750. This is 9% higher than the state median of $85,974. It is also 16% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $143,200. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Meridian is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Meridian has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.8% vs 52.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 19.8%.

Education

12.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Meridian, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.