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| City: | Meridian |
| State: | Mississippi |
| Area Code: | 601 |
| Latitude: | 32.299758 |
| Longitude: | -88.605536 |
| Time Zone: | Eastern GMT -6 |
| City Alias(es): | Mdn Meeham , Russell , Nas Meridian , Naval Air Sta Meridian , Naval Air Station |
| Population: | 26,824 |
| 2000 Population: | 28,485 |
| White Population: | 14,524 |
| Black Population: | 13,601 |
| Hispanic Population: | 259 |
| Asian Population: | 118 |
| Hawaiian Population: | 56 |
| Other Population: | 31 |
| Male Population: | 13,339 |
| Female Population: | 15,146 |
| Median Age: | 34.10 |
| Male Median Age: | 31.80 |
| Female Median Age: | 35.70 |
| Households: | 12,717 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.46 |
| Average House Value: | $57,800 |
| Average Household Income: | $24,390 |
| Number of Businesses: | 1,187 |
| Number of Employees: | 21,600 |
| Annual Payroll: | $579,940,000 |
| Land Area: | 277.220 sq mi |
| Water Area: | 1.229 sq mi |
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