Meriden is a city in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 161 at the time of the 2020 census. Meriden is located at 42°47′…Meriden is a city in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 161 at the time of the 2020 census. Meriden is located at 42°47′39″N 95°38′3″W / 42.79417°N 95.63417°W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.11 square miles, all land.