Meriden, Iowa
Meriden: Human settlement in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States of America
About
Meriden is a city located in the county of Cherokee in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 159 and a population density of 550 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 144 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Meriden
| Population : | 144 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Cherokee County |
| Postal code : | 51037 |
| Area : | 0.29 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,411 feet / 430 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 17:17:52 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 498 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.42% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Meriden is located at 42°47'41"N 95°38'4"W (42.7947100, -95.6344500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Meriden decreased by 10.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 159 | - | census |
| 2011 | 156 | -1.92% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 157 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 156 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 155 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 151 | -2.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 148 | -2.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 147 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 148 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 148 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 144 | -2.78% | estimation process |
Meriden zip code is 51037.
County name: Cherokee, County
fips: 19035
Schools in Meriden
College & universities near Meriden, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153001 | Buena Vista University | Storm Lake (IA) | 50588 |
| 153339 | Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Storm Lake | Storm Lake (IA) | 50588 |
Post offices near Meriden
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Meriden Post Office | Meriden (IA) | 51037 |
Other cities in Cherokee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cherokee County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee | 4,841 | Native American people indigenous to the Southeastern United States |
| Marcus | 1,055 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Aurelia | 952 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Quimby | 291 | Human settlement in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Washta | 222 | City in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States |
| Cleghorn | 214 | Human settlement in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Larrabee | 130 | Human settlement in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States of America |
