Meridian Metro Area
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- Meridian Metro Area Business Information
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Meridian Metro Area Legal Resources Back to top
Mississippi State Resources
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Mississippi Governor
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Mississippi Courts
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State Attorney General Federal Courts U.S. Supreme Court
- US Attorneys [ Jackson - Main Office | Gulfport ]
- Public Defenders [ Main Office | Satellite Office | Satellite Office ]
- Bankruptcy Court [ Main Office - Jackson | Gulfport ]
- District Court [ Main Office - Jackson | Gulfport | Hattiesburg | Natchez ]
- Probation Office [ Main Office - Jackson | Gulfport | Hattiesburg ]
Meridian Metro Area Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 106,569
- Land Area (2000): 5,596.731 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 38.278 square kilometers
Houses (2000): 46,051
Meridian Metro Area Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 81,476 | 37.94% |
Rural, Farm | 4,878 | 2.27% |
Rural, Non-farm | 128,410 | 59.79% |
Meridian Metro Area Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Meridian Metro Area Employment Information Back to top
Meridian Metro Area Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 46,933 | 43,436 | 3,497 | 7.45% | 75 |
1991 | 47,933 | 43,918 | 4,015 | 8.38% | 84 |
1992 | 46,850 | 43,071 | 3,779 | 8.07% | 81 |
1993 | 46,832 | 43,905 | 2,927 | 6.25% | 63 |
1994 | 47,300 | 44,416 | 2,883 | 6.10% | 61 |
1995 | 48,514 | 45,596 | 2,918 | 6.01% | 60 |
1996 | 48,248 | 45,329 | 2,920 | 6.05% | 61 |
1997 | 48,468 | 45,596 | 2,872 | 5.93% | 59 |
1998 | 48,264 | 45,297 | 2,966 | 6.15% | 61 |
1999 | 48,390 | 45,114 | 3,276 | 6.77% | 68 |
2000 | 46,607 | 43,529 | 3,079 | 6.61% | 66 |
2001 | 45,764 | 42,849 | 2,915 | 6.37% | 64 |
2002 | 45,437 | 41,728 | 3,709 | 8.16% | 82 |
2003 | 45,467 | 42,029 | 3,438 | 7.56% | 76 |
2004 | 45,422 | 42,170 | 3,252 | 7.16% | 72 |
2005 | 45,384 | 41,917 | 3,467 | 7.64% | 76 |
2006 | 44,574 | 41,636 | 2,938 | 6.59% | 66 |
2007 | 44,994 | 41,915 | 3,079 | 6.84% | 68 |
2008 | 46,317 | 43,017 | 3,300 | 7.12% | 71 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 45,909 | 42,976 | 2,933 | 6.39% | 64 |
Feb 2008 | 45,422 | 42,779 | 2,643 | 5.82% | 58 |
Mar 2008 | 45,879 | 43,127 | 2,752 | 6.00% | 60 |
Apr 2008 | 46,272 | 43,476 | 2,796 | 6.04% | 60 |
May 2008 | 46,615 | 43,338 | 3,277 | 7.03% | 70 |
Jun 2008 | 47,275 | 43,343 | 3,932 | 8.32% | 83 |
Jul 2008 | 47,355 | 43,191 | 4,164 | 8.79% | 88 |
Aug 2008 | 46,066 | 42,500 | 3,566 | 7.74% | 77 |
Sep 2008 | 46,060 | 42,425 | 3,635 | 7.89% | 79 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Meridian Metro Area Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 4,634 | 10.66% |
2. | Health Care | 2,438 | 5.61% |
3. | Public Administration | 2,432 | 5.59% |
4. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 1,656 | 3.81% |
5. | Educational Services | 1,604 | 3.69% |
6. | Truck Transportation | 1,430 | 3.29% |
7. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1,418 | 3.26% |
8. | Repair and Maintenance | 1,358 | 3.12% |
9. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 1,192 | 2.74% |
10. | Finance and Insurance | 1,152 | 2.65% |
11. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 1,044 | 2.40% |
12. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 1,026 | 2.36% |
13. | Food and Beverage Stores | 1,022 | 2.35% |
14. | Metal Manufactuing | 960 | 2.21% |
15. | Mining | 922 | 2.12% |
16. | Utilities | 896 | 2.06% |
17. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 886 | 2.04% |
18. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 880 | 2.02% |
19. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 852 | 1.96% |
20. | Textile and Textile Mills Manufacturing | 852 | 1.96% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 9,274 | 23.28% |
2. | Educational Services | 5,024 | 12.61% |
3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 2,788 | 7.00% |
4. | Finance and Insurance | 1,806 | 4.53% |
5. | Public Administration | 1,770 | 4.44% |
6. | Food and Beverage Stores | 1,564 | 3.93% |
7. | Department and Other General Stores | 1,414 | 3.55% |
8. | Social Assistance | 1,128 | 2.83% |
9. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 956 | 2.40% |
10. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 788 | 1.98% |
11. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 742 | 1.86% |
12. | Personal and Laundry Services | 738 | 1.85% |
13. | Apparel Manufacturing | 672 | 1.69% |
14. | Textile and Textile Mills Manufacturing | 550 | 1.38% |
15. | Food Manufacturing | 526 | 1.32% |
16. | Printing and Related Manufacturing | 506 | 1.27% |
17. | Construction | 482 | 1.21% |
18. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 458 | 1.15% |
19. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 430 | 1.08% |
20. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 424 | 1.06% |
Meridian Metro Area Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Production Occupations | 3,206 | 7.38% |
2. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 2,706 | 6.22% |
3. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 2,040 | 4.69% |
4. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 1,962 | 4.51% |
5. | Vehicle Mechanics | 1,868 | 4.30% |
6. | Other Management Occupations | 1,834 | 4.22% |
7. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 1,516 | 3.49% |
8. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 1,386 | 3.19% |
9. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 1,308 | 3.01% |
10. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 1,288 | 2.96% |
11. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 1,152 | 2.65% |
12. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 1,040 | 2.39% |
13. | Other Construction Trades | 912 | 2.10% |
14. | Assemblers and Fabricators | 864 | 1.99% |
15. | Top Executives | 794 | 1.83% |
16. | Law Enforcement Workers | 686 | 1.58% |
17. | Other Material Moving Workers | 684 | 1.57% |
18. | Other Office and Admin Support | 656 | 1.51% |
19. | Religious Workers | 634 | 1.46% |
20. | Supervisors / Construction and Extract | 628 | 1.44% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 2,344 | 5.88% |
2. | Secretaries and Admins | 2,220 | 5.57% |
3. | Registered Nurses | 2,100 | 5.27% |
4. | Cashiers | 2,096 | 5.26% |
5. | Other Office and Admin Support | 1,958 | 4.91% |
6. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 1,772 | 4.45% |
7. | Other Production Occupations | 1,698 | 4.26% |
8. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 1,418 | 3.56% |
9. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 1,274 | 3.20% |
10. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 1,260 | 3.16% |
11. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 1,186 | 2.98% |
12. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 1,156 | 2.90% |
13. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 1,094 | 2.75% |
14. | Financial Clerks, Non-bookkeeping | 1,058 | 2.66% |
15. | Other Management Occupations | 996 | 2.50% |
16. | Textile / Apparel / Furnishings | 886 | 2.22% |
17. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 874 | 2.19% |
18. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 832 | 2.09% |
19. | Child Care Workers | 792 | 1.99% |
20. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 760 | 1.91% |
Meridian Metro Area Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 81,582 | 49.60% |
15-35 hours | 13,441 | 8.17% |
1-14 hours | 4,575 | 2.78% |
No regular hours | 64,883 | 39.45% |
Meridian Metro Area Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 3,309 | 3.98% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 2,257 | 2.72% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 3,665 | 4.41% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 9,652 | 11.62% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 12,861 | 15.48% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 11,930 | 14.36% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 15,201 | 18.29% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 6,059 | 7.29% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 1,935 | 2.33% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 2,740 | 3.30% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 1,510 | 1.82% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 392 | 0.47% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 5,587 | 6.72% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 5,992 | 7.21% |
Meridian Metro Area Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 2,418 | 2.91% |
5-9 | 9,550 | 11.49% |
10-14 | 15,358 | 18.48% |
15-19 | 16,996 | 20.45% |
20-24 | 12,466 | 15.00% |
25-29 | 4,531 | 5.45% |
30-34 | 9,571 | 11.52% |
35-39 | 1,655 | 1.99% |
40-44 | 1,536 | 1.85% |
45-59 | 3,644 | 4.39% |
60-89 | 2,465 | 2.97% |
At least 90 | 2,900 | 3.49% |
Meridian Metro Area Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 168 | 0.20% | 61,151 | 73.60% |
30-44 | 30 | 0.04% | 12,732 | 15.32% |
45-59 | 10 | 0.01% | 3,634 | 4.37% |
At least 60 | 188 | 0.23% | 5,177 | 6.23% |
Meridian Metro Area Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 68 | 0.08% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 11,930 | 14.13% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 67,694 | 80.15% |
Motorcycle | 66 | 0.08% |
Other | 806 | 0.95% |
Public transportation | 396 | 0.47% |
Walked | 2,130 | 2.52% |
Worked at home | 1,368 | 1.62% |
Meridian Metro Area Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Meridian Metro Area Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 81,828 (205,154 people)
Families (2000): 57,062 (174,262 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 18,371
People at same address in 1995: 121,689
Meridian Metro Area Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 15,611 | 18.93% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 7,463 | 9.05% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 7,214 | 8.75% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 5,985 | 7.26% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 5,389 | 6.54% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 6,072 | 7.36% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 4,754 | 5.77% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 4,293 | 5.21% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 4,107 | 4.98% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 5,587 | 6.78% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 6,798 | 8.24% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 4,886 | 5.93% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 2,129 | 2.58% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 753 | 0.91% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 578 | 0.70% |
$200,000 or more | 844 | 1.02% |
Meridian Metro Area Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 11,213 | 27.43% |
Family, 2 people | 11,742 | 28.73% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 1,122 | 2.74% |
Family, 3 people | 7,263 | 17.77% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 105 | 0.26% |
Family, 4 people | 5,621 | 13.75% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 40 | 0.10% |
Family, 5 people | 2,498 | 6.11% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 5 | 0.01% |
Family, 6 people | 828 | 2.03% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 4 | 0.01% |
Family, 7 or more people | 428 | 1.05% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 8 | 0.02% |
Meridian Metro Area Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 59,944 | 29.22% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 19,210 | 9.37% |
Public Assistance | 2,754 | 1.34% |
Retirement | 13,164 | 6.42% |
Self Employment | 7,012 | 3.42% |
Social Security | 25,347 | 12.36% |
Supplemental Security | 6,573 | 3.20% |
Wage / Salary | 57,815 | 28.19% |
Other | 13,306 | 6.49% |
Meridian Metro Area Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 22,258 | 55.96% |
With children under 18 | 17,516 | 44.04% |
Meridian Metro Area Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 7,450 | 9.52% |
Married | 45,263 | 57.83% |
Never Married | 22,882 | 29.24% |
Widowed | 2,668 | 3.41% |
Meridian Metro Area Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 10,111 | 11.30% |
Married | 44,670 | 49.94% |
Never Married | 21,499 | 24.03% |
Widowed | 13,176 | 14.73% |
Meridian Metro Area Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Meridian Metro Area Education Information Back to top
Meridian Metro Area Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 12,526 | 7.94% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 31,176 | 19.75% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 47,018 | 29.79% |
Some college, no degree | 36,228 | 22.95% |
Associate degree | 10,415 | 6.60% |
Bachelors degree | 13,042 | 8.26% |
Graduate or professional degree | 7,449 | 4.72% |
Meridian Metro Area Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 2,719 | 2.55% | 1,417 | 1.33% | 4,136 | 3.88% |
Kindergarten | 2,780 | 2.61% | 348 | 0.33% | 3,128 | 2.94% |
Grades 1-4 | 12,418 | 11.65% | 1,183 | 1.11% | 13,601 | 12.76% |
Grades 5-8 | 11,801 | 11.07% | 1,047 | 0.98% | 12,848 | 12.06% |
Grades 9-12 | 12,065 | 11.32% | 822 | 0.77% | 12,887 | 12.09% |
Undergrad college | 8,866 | 8.32% | 658 | 0.62% | 9,524 | 8.94% |
Graduate or professional school | 694 | 0.65% | 128 | 0.12% | 822 | 0.77% |
Total | 51,343 | 48.18% | 5,603 | 5.26% | 56,946 | 53.44% |
Meridian Metro Area Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Meridian Metro Area Business Information Back to top
Meridian Metro Area Businesses Changes By Year
Year | Business Births | Business Deaths |
---|---|---|
2003 | 223 | 227 |
2004 | 225 | 228 |
Meridian Metro Area Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Meridian Metro Area Public Benefits Information Back to top
Meridian Metro Area Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 161,966 | 78.35% |
Below Poverty Level | 44,768 | 21.65% |
Meridian Metro Area Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Meridian Metro Area Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 686
Meridian Metro Area Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Meridian Metro Area Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Meridian Metro Area Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 15,475 | 14.52% |
10-19 Years | 16,369 | 15.36% |
20-29 Years | 14,046 | 13.18% |
30-39 Years | 14,497 | 13.60% |
40-49 Years | 15,042 | 14.11% |
50-59 Years | 11,304 | 10.61% |
60-69 Years | 8,414 | 7.90% |
70-79 Years | 6,893 | 6.47% |
80-89 Years | 3,666 | 3.44% |
90+ Years | 863 | 0.81% |
Meridian Metro Area Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 50,744 | 47.62% |
Female | 55,825 | 52.38% |
Meridian Metro Area Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 62,173 | 58.34% |
African-American | 41,954 | 39.37% |
Hispanic/Latino | 1,084 | 1.02% |
Multiracial | 525 | 0.49% |
Asian | 412 | 0.39% |
Amerindian | 357 | 0.33% |
Other Race | 42 | 0.04% |
Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.02% |
Meridian Metro Area Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | United States Or American | 28,696 | 35.41% |
2. | Irish | 12,264 | 15.13% |
3. | English | 11,408 | 14.08% |
4. | German | 8,098 | 9.99% |
5. | Scotch Irish | 4,523 | 5.58% |
6. | French Non-Basque | 3,092 | 3.82% |
7. | Scottish | 2,550 | 3.15% |
8. | African | 1,850 | 2.28% |
9. | Italian | 1,756 | 2.17% |
10. | Dutch | 1,202 | 1.48% |
Meridian Metro Area Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 194,352 | 97.37% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 3,180 | 1.59% |
3. | French | 565 | 0.28% |
4. | German | 351 | 0.18% |
5. | Other Native North American | 322 | 0.16% |
6. | Tagalog | 112 | 0.06% |
7. | Korean | 102 | 0.05% |
8. | Japanese | 88 | 0.04% |
9. | Thai | 78 | 0.04% |
10. | Italian | 64 | 0.03% |
Meridian Metro Area Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 213,384 | 99.36% |
Naturalized immigrant | 652 | 0.30% |
Not a citizen | 728 | 0.34% |
Meridian Metro Area Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Meridian Metro Area Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Meridian Metro Area Counties Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
Clarke County | Kemper County | Lauderdale County |
Meridian Metro Area Cities Back to top