MERIDEN, CT  06450

Total Population: 35,896

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Median Home Value

$220,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$68,961

Across all households

Median Age

38.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

22.7%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)51.1%
Hispanic or Latino36.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)7.2%
Two or More Races2.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.5%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

21.4%

65 Years and Over

15.6%

Male

47.7%

Female

52.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.1%

No Health Insurance

4.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

22.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$68,961

Mean Household Income

$91,268

Per Capita Income

$37,922

Unemployment Rate (16+)

8.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$220,400

Median Rent

$1,267/mo

Total Housing Units

15,800

Owner-Occupied

62.5%

Renter-Occupied

37.5%

Vacancy Rate

7.4%

Married Couple Households

35.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

35.9%

Average Household Size

2.41

Broadband Internet Access

89.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

1.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 06450.