Previously inhabited by the Choctaw Native Americans, the area now called Meridian was obtained by the United States under the terms of the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek in 1830 during the period of Indian removal. … See more

Meridian is located in the East Central Hills region of Mississippi in Lauderdale County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 54.50 square miles (141.2 km ), of which 53.74 square mile… See more

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 35,052 people, 15,947 households, and 9,285 families residing in the city.
The city's growth has reflected the push and pull of many social and economic factors. Th… See more