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Meridian, Texas
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Downtown Meridian, Texas
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Location of Meridian, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bosque |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.10 sq mi (5.45 km2) |
| • Land | 2.08 sq mi (5.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,396 |
| • Density | 664.8/sq mi (256.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76665
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-47760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1341379 |
Meridian (pronounced muh-REE-dee-uhn by locals) is a city and the county seat of Bosque County in central Texas, United States. It is forty-seven miles northwest of Waco. The population was 1,396 at the 2020 census.
Geography
Meridian is located at 31°55′29″N 97°39′24″W / 31.92472°N 97.65667°W (31.92, –97.66). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.1 km2), of which 0.015 square miles (0.04 km2), or 0.85%, is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Meridian has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 923 | — | |
| 1910 | 718 | −22.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,024 | 42.6% | |
| 1930 | 759 | −25.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,016 | 33.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,146 | 12.8% | |
| 1960 | 993 | −13.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,162 | 17.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,330 | 14.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,390 | 4.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,491 | 7.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,493 | 0.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,396 | −6.5% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 854 | 61.17% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 65 | 4.66% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 8 | 0.57% |
| Asian (NH) | 23 | 1.65% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 56 | 4.01% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 390 | 27.94% |
| Total | 1,396 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,396 people, 673 households, and 427 families residing in the city.
Education
Meridian is served by the Meridian Independent School District and is home to Meridian High School.
Notable people
- Torrence Allen, NFL player for the San Diego Chargers from 2014 to 2016
- Earle Bradford Mayfield, U.S. senator from Texas from 1923 to 1929, practiced law in Meridian early in his career
- Frank Pollard, NFL running back for nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1980s
Photo gallery
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Downtown Meridian
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Lumpkin-Woodruff House
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Bosque County Courthouse
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See also
In Spanish: Meridian (Texas) para niños
