Guide Meridian, a neighborhood in Bellingham, Washington, exhibits characteristics of a White Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population comprises 76% of residents, while the Hispanic and Asian communities represent 11% and 7% respectively. The neighborhood has experienced steady population growth over the past decade, reaching 8,651 residents in 2022, with a median income of $58,409. Guide Meridian is known for its commercial corridor along Meridian Street, which serves as a major retail and business hub for the northern part of Bellingham.

Over the past decade, Guide Meridian has maintained its status as a White Majority community, but with a gradual trend towards increased diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as Low Diversity, with the white population at 78% and minimal representation from other groups. By 2022, the community had transitioned to Moderate Diversity, with significant growth in Hispanic and Asian populations. The Hispanic population increased from 9% in 2013 to 16% in 2018, before stabilizing at 11% in recent years. The Asian population showed steady growth, increasing from 4% in 2013 to 7% in 2022.

The demographic shifts in Guide Meridian correlate with changes in median income. From 2013 to 2016, as the community began to diversify, median income remained relatively stable around $44,000. In 2017, median income increased significantly to $60,672, coinciding with the peak of Hispanic population growth and increased overall diversity. Following this, median income fluctuated but generally trended upward, reaching $63,095 in 2021 before decreasing to $58,409 in 2022. The population of Guide Meridian has grown consistently over the decade, from 6,714 in 2013 to 8,651 in 2022.