| General Information | | |
| City Name | Meridian charter | |
| State | Michigan | |
| Population 2000 | 37,405 | |
| Housing Units | 17,120 | |
| Total Area | 32 square miles | |
| Water Area | 1 square miles | |
| Land Area | 31 square miles | |
| Population Density | 1,261 people/square mile | |
| Housing Density | 552 units/square mile | |
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| Violent Crimes | | |
| Murders/Manslaughters | | |
| Forcible Rapes | | |
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| Burglaries | | |
| Larceny Thefts | | |
| Motor Vehicle Thefts | | |
| Arsons | | |