Meridian Hills Town, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 1713 people in the town, organized into 657 households, and 509 families residing in the town. The population density was 1154.3 people per square mile (445.68/kmē), it is the 180th least populated town in terms of population density. There were 677 housing units at an average density of 457.4 per square mile (176.6/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.61 persons, and the average family size was 3.01 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 27% under the age of 18, 3% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 30.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males. The median age of the town's population was 44.1 years, The median age of males was 44 years, for females the median age was 44.3 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 1662 White, 27 Black or African American, American Indian, 13 Asian, 2 Native Hawaiian, 8 from two or more races and 1 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $107009, it is sixth wealthiest town by median household income in Indiana. The median income for a family in the town was $114458, it is fifth wealthiest town by median family income in Indiana. The per capita income for the town was $59829, making it the sixth highest town by per capita income in Indiana. The median income was $51307, Males have a median income of $68125 versus $27000 for females.
In 2000, 424 pupils and students, of which 201 are male and 223 are female, 24.75% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 28 nursery or pri school, 57 kindergarten, 226 elementary school, 73 high school and 40 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1713 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1713 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1716 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1734 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1719 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1713 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1708 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1702 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1718 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1731 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1743 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 21 | 28 |
| Kindergarten | 27 | 30 | 57 |
| Elementary school | 109 | 117 | 226 |
| High school | 32 | 41 | 73 |
| College or graduate school | 26 | 14 | 40 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Hills town, Indiana | $107009 | $114458 | $59829 |
| Marion County, Indiana | $40421 | $49387 | $21789 |
| Indiana, United States | $41567 | $50261 | $20397 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |