Demographics & People — Meriden, Connecticut
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 60,418 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~60,800 |
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| Median Age | 38.9 |
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| Total Households | 24,709 |
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| Family Households | 15,439 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5697 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35,554 |
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| Black or African American | 5,090 |
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| Asian | 1,448 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 22,777 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 23,106 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 22,447 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 15,679 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 11,935 |
| Italian | 8,226 |
| Irish | 7,121 |
| German | 4,567 |
| Polish | 4,548 |
| English | 4,336 |
| French (except Basque) | 2,986 |
Language
| English Only | 38,639 |
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| Spanish | 15,678 |
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| Population 5+ | 56,668 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,470 |
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| Population 18+ | 47,463 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Meriden, Connecticut.
