Meridian, Mississippi

Meridian is the county seat and the most populous city of Lauderdale County in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is the eighth most populous city in the state (after Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Olive Branch and Tupelo) and the principal city of the Meridian, Mississippi Micropolitan Statistical Area. it serves as a hub for the Eastern Mississippi region. The population was 35,052 at the 2020 census.[1] Many people moved there for a short time after Hurricane Katrina.

Meridian, Mississippi
City and county seat
A view of 6th Street in Downtown Meridian
A view of 6th Street in Downtown Meridian
Nickname: 
Queen City
Motto: 
"A Better Longitude On Life"
Location of Meridian in Lauderdale County
Location of Meridian in Lauderdale County
Interactive map of Meridian
Coordinates: 32°22′29″N 88°42′15″W
Country United States
State Mississippi
CountyLauderdale
IncorporatedFebruary 10, 1860 (1860-02-10)
Area
 • City and county seat54.51 sq mi (141.17 km2)
 • Land53.74 sq mi (139.19 km2)
 • Water0.76 sq mi (1.98 km2)
Elevation
344 ft (105 m)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • City and county seat35,052
 • Rank7th in Mississippi
 • Density652.24/sq mi (251.83/km2)
 • Metro
107,449
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code(s)
39301-39307
Area code601
FIPS code28-46640
GNIS feature ID0673491
Websitewww.meridianms.org

References
  1. "QuickFacts: Meridian city, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 10, 2024.

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