MERIDEN, CT  06451

Total Population: 24,522

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Median Home Value

$223,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$68,081

Across all households

Median Age

38.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

21.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)46.4%
Hispanic or Latino40.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)7.6%
Two or More Races3.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.1%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

21.8%

65 Years and Over

14.7%

Male

48.7%

Female

51.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

91.9%

No Health Insurance

7.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$68,081

Mean Household Income

$85,047

Per Capita Income

$36,322

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

22.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$223,400

Median Rent

$1,207/mo

Total Housing Units

11,004

Owner-Occupied

56.1%

Renter-Occupied

43.9%

Vacancy Rate

8.5%

Married Couple Households

32.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

40.5%

Average Household Size

2.42

Broadband Internet Access

87.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 06451.