About Meridian
Meridian is a small town in central Texas counting 1,423 people who proudly call it home.
Meridian holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.08 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 684 residents per square mile.
📰 Meridian News Today
- Toddler suffers serious injuries after dog attack in Meridian, Texas KWTX · Apr 1
- Meridian police investigate dog attack involving a child KXXV · Apr 1
- Kay Julia Parker Obituary (2026) - Meridian, TX - Lawson Funeral Home - Meridian Legacy obituary · Jul 28
- Meridian man accused of shooting at Bosque County deputy during welfare check KCENTV.com · Mar 11
- Egg prices down in Texas compared to last year Spectrum News · May 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Meridian Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Meridian — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Meridian
- China House — chinese
- Cactus Grill — american
- Ramblin’ Dan’s Bar and Grill
- Small Town Perk — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Meridian
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Meridian
- MERIDIAN EL
- MERIDIAN H S
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,423
Rank in state#705 of 1,224
Land area2.08 sq mi
Density684/sq mi
Coordinates31.9266, -97.6491