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Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, Idaho Nickname(s): The Center of the Treasure Valley
Having recently surpassed the eastern Idaho cities of Pocatello and Idaho Falls, the 2007 estimates placed Meridian as the thirdlargest city in Idaho behind Boise and Nampa, all in the Treasure Valley. As of June 2006, Meridian was the state’s fastest-growing city, with a 14.5 percent increase in population between 2004 and 2005.[2] The Meridian School District is the largest in the state. Meridian is part of the Boise metropolitan area.
Geography
Location in Ada County and the state of Idaho
Coordinates: 43°36′51″N 116°23′56″W / 43.61417°N 116.39889°W / 43.61417; -116.39889 Country State County Founded Incorporated Government - Mayor Area - City - Land - Water Elevation United States Idaho Ada 1893 1903 Tammy de Weerd 11.8 sq mi (30.5 km2) 11.8 sq mi (30.5 km2) 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) 2,605 ft (794 m)
Meridian is located at 43°36′51″N 116°23′56″W / 43.61417°N 116.39889°W / 43.61417; -116.39889 (43.614229, -116.398963)[3]. According to the U.S. Census, the city has a total area of 11.8 sq mi, all land. ZIP codes: 83642, 83646 (As of July 1, 2006)
Demographics
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 34,919 people, 11,829 households, and 9,515 families residing in the city (although today, the city’s population on street signs is 56,108). The population density was 2,962.1/ sq mi. There were 12,293 housing units at an average density of 1,042.8/sq mi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 0.7% African American, 1% Native American, 2% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 1.9% from other races, and 2.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population. Historical populations Census Pop. %± 200 — 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 619 1,013 1,004 1,465 1,810 2,081 2,616 209.5% 63.7% −0.9% 45.9% 23.5% 15.0% 25.7%
Population (2007) 64,642 - City 2,962.1/sq mi (1,143.7/ - Density km2) 624,000 - Metro Time zone - Summer (DST) ZIP codes Area code(s) FIPS code GNIS feature ID Website Mountain (UTC-7) Mountain (UTC-6) 83642, 83646, 83680 208 16-52120 0396879 meridiancity.org
Meridian is the second-largest city in Ada County, Idaho, USA, and the third-largest in the state. As of July 2007, the population estimate of Meridian was 64,642.[1]
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1980 1990 2000 6,658 9,596 34,919 154.5% 44.1% 263.9%
Meridian, Idaho
• Randy Tolsma, NASCAR driver • Davey Hamilton, Indy 500 driver • Tupac Shakur, Police Captain solving the case of a famous rap artist slaying
Est. 2007 64,642 85.1% source:[5][6] There were 11,829 households out of which 49% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.4% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.26. In the city the population was spread out with 33.7% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 37.1% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $53,276, and the median income for a family was $57,077. Males had a median income of $40,360 versus $27,174 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,150. About 4.6% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.
Notes
[1] U.S. Census Bureau annual estimates. [2] [1] [3] "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2005-05-03. http://www.census.gov/geo/ www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved on 2008-01-31. [4] "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved on 2008-01-31. [5] Moffatt, Riley. Population History of Western U.S. Cities & Towns, 1850-1990. Lanham: Scarecrow, 1996, 95. [6] "Subcounty population estimates: Idaho 2000-2007" (CSV). United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2009-03-18. http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/files/ SUB-EST2007-16.csv. Retrieved on 2009-04-28.
External links
• Meridian, Idaho is at coordinates 43°36′51″N 116°23′56″W / 43.614229°N 116.398963°W / 43.614229; -116.398963 (Meridian, Idaho)Coordinates: 43°36′51″N 116°23′56″W / 43.614229°N 116.398963°W / 43.614229; -116.398963 (Meridian, Idaho) • Meridian City.org - official site • Meridian Photo Gallery
Famous residents
• William Agee, controversial business executive • Ron Packard, former congressman from California • Gracie Pfost, first woman elected to Congress from Idaho
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