Charter township · Michigan
Meridian Charter Township, Michigan
Meridian Charter Township, charter township, in Ingham County, Michigan. Meridian Charter Township had 44,869 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 43,916 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 44,217 (±56). GEOID 2606553140.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
44,869
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 43,916 · ACS 2020-2024: 44,217 ±56
Median household income
$86,909
±$6,743 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$331,100
±$8,535 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,196
±$40 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Meridian Charter Township and what county is it in?
Meridian Charter Township is a charter township in Ingham County, Michigan. It covers 30.6 square miles of land, 1,437 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Meridian Charter Township: Okemos (CDP, 25,121 in 2020) and Haslett (CDP, 19,670 in 2020).
Meridian Charter Township is in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Meridian Charter Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 44,869 people lived in Meridian Charter Township on July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 43,916 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 44,217 (±56).
| Measure | Meridian Charter Township | Ingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 44,217±56 | 283,913 | +1,393 |
| Households | 18,912±543 | 117,096 | +702 |
| Average household size | 2.31±0.07 | 2.27 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,198±536 | 126,232 | +927 |
Meridian Charter Township's population since 2000
From 39,116 in 2000 to 44,869 in 2025: up 14.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Meridian Charter Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Meridian Charter Township?
The median resident of Meridian Charter Township is 36.3 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 16.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 66.8%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 14.4%. 18.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Meridian Charter Township | Ingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3±0.8 | 33.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.6%±1.3 pts | 19.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.8%±1.0 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Male | 49.1%±1.6 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.5%±1.3 pts | 8.7% | +2.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.8%±2.3 pts | 66.6% | −4.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.9%±1.2 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 14.4%±1.8 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.4%±1.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.2%±2.3 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.8%±2.7 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7%±0.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 10.2%±1.2 pts | 13.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.6%±0.6 pts | 4.9% | −2.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.8%±0.7 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 65.9%±2.3 pts | 41.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 35.1%±2.5 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.3%±2.0 pts | 81.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.8%±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Meridian Charter Township earn?
Half of Meridian Charter Township's 18,912 households earn less than $86,909 a year (±$6,743), against $65,526 in Ingham County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $89,180 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Meridian Charter Township | Ingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,909±$6,743 | $65,526 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $126,149±$7,173 | $89,065 | – |
| Per capita income | $54,364±$3,162 | $37,723 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.1%±1.7 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.4%±3.9 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.9%±1.2 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.8%±1.1 pts | 95.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.0%±2.1 pts | 90.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Meridian Charter Township?
Owners occupy 58.8% of Meridian Charter Township's occupied homes and renters 41.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $331,100 by its owner (±$8,535). The median renter pays $1,196 a month including utilities, and 39.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Meridian Charter Township | Ingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $331,100±$8,535 | $198,800 | +$50,994 |
| Median gross rent | $1,196±$40 | $1,084 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.4%±4.8 pts | 44.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,053±$96 | $1,501 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.8%±2.6 pts | 59.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.2%±2.6 pts | 40.5% | – |
| Housing units | 20,198±536 | 126,232 | +927 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9%±2.2 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.7%±2.2 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.5%±1.6 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.7%±1.3 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.8%±1.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Meridian Charter Township building?
Builders took permits for 188 new housing units in Meridian Charter Township in 2025 (101 in single-family houses), 4.2 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Meridian Charter Township work and get to work?
65.0% of Meridian Charter Township's workers drive alone and 23.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Meridian Charter Township | Ingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.8%±1.8 pts | 64.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±1.0 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.0%±2.8 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.5%±1.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.3%±1.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±0.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.3%±2.4 pts | 17.3% | +18.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.7 min±1.1 | 20.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Meridian Charter Township?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Meridian Charter Township, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $50,717 (Tract 49.02) to $156,094 (Tract 50.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 49.02Ingham County | 5,475 | $50,717 |
| Tract 49.04Ingham County | 4,813 | $129,412 |
| Tract 50.04Ingham County | 4,420 | $107,912 |
| Tract 48.01Ingham County | 3,942 | $59,155 |
| Tract 50.02Ingham County | 3,895 | $156,094 |
| Tract 50.03Ingham County | 4,564 | $128,750 |
| Tract 46Ingham County | 4,008 | $120,152 |
| Tract 45Ingham County | 3,571 | $59,964 |
| Tract 48.02Ingham County | 3,203 | $97,059 |
| Tract 47Ingham County | 2,813 | $59,432 |
| Tract 49.03Ingham County | 2,641 | $98,438 |
| Tract 43.01Ingham County | 4,468 | $59,750 |
Every census tract in Meridian Charter Township, with its figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Meridian Charter Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Meridian Charter Township compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Meridian Charter Township is the 194th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 12th-most populous of 1,240 in Michigan.
Meridian Charter Township ranks 323rd of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 12th | 1,240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 351st | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 239th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 323rd | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 126th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 169th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 260th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 421st | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33rd | 1,350 |
| Median age | 1,170th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,268th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 57th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 1,070th | 1,356 |
Meridian Charter Township's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Meridian Charter Township?
3 of the 57 figures for Meridian Charter Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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