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 39,968 at the 2000 census. The current population is larger than in the 2000 census. A recent annexation, in addition to seeing many displaced coastal residents after Hurricane Katrina (many of them have made Meridian their permanent residence), has put the population over 40,000.

Meridian, Mississippi
City and county seat
City of Meridian
A view of 6th Street in Downtown Meridian
A view of 6th Street in Downtown Meridian
Nickname(s): 
Queen City
Motto(s): 
"A Better Longitude On Life"
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)
Government
 • MayorJimmie Smith
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)
 • City and county seat35,052
 • RankLD: 1st
MS: 7th
 • 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 code(s)601
FIPS code28-46640
GNIS feature ID0673491
Websitewww.meridianms.org

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