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| City: | Meridian |
| State: | Mississippi |
| Area Code: | 601 |
| Latitude: | 32.480517 |
| Longitude: | -88.710587 |
| Time Zone: | Eastern GMT -6 |
| City Alias(es): | Mdn Meeham , Russell , Nas Meridian , Naval Air Sta Meridian , Naval Air Station |
| Population: | 21,045 |
| 2000 Population: | 19,206 |
| White Population: | 15,497 |
| Black Population: | 3,362 |
| Hispanic Population: | 252 |
| Asian Population: | 122 |
| Hawaiian Population: | 20 |
| Indian Population: | 9 |
| Other Population: | 76 |
| Male Population: | 8,971 |
| Female Population: | 10,235 |
| Median Age: | 37.50 |
| Male Median Age: | 35.20 |
| Female Median Age: | 39.90 |
| Households: | 8,358 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.44 |
| Average House Value: | $96,200 |
| Average Household Income: | $43,563 |
| Number of Businesses: | 337 |
| Number of Employees: | 3,233 |
| Annual Payroll: | $52,290,000 |
| Land Area: | 79.487 sq mi |
| Water Area: | 5.698 sq mi |
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