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| City: | Meridian |
| State: | Mississippi |
| Area Code: | 601 |
| Latitude: | 32.332240 |
| Longitude: | -88.808317 |
| Time Zone: | Eastern GMT -6 |
| City Alias(es): | Mdn Meeham , Russell , Nas Meridian , Naval Air Sta Meridian , Naval Air Station |
| Population: | 16,499 |
| 2000 Population: | 18,230 |
| White Population: | 8,708 |
| Black Population: | 9,199 |
| Hispanic Population: | 195 |
| Asian Population: | 84 |
| Hawaiian Population: | 28 |
| Indian Population: | 8 |
| Other Population: | 91 |
| Male Population: | 8,731 |
| Female Population: | 9,499 |
| Median Age: | 34.50 |
| Male Median Age: | 32.70 |
| Female Median Age: | 36.40 |
| Households: | 7,527 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.49 |
| Average House Value: | $51,700 |
| Average Household Income: | $24,556 |
| Number of Businesses: | 214 |
| Number of Employees: | 3,174 |
| Annual Payroll: | $68,821,000 |
| Land Area: | 118.002 sq mi |
| Water Area: | 0.276 sq mi |
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