Meigs County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39105 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,896 | — | #1,779 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $46,873 | -37.6% | #2,900 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.1 years | +13.4% | #917 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $119,300 | -57.7% | #2,686 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $722 | -37.9% | #2,631 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.8% | +72.9% | #2,825 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Meigs County has a population of 21,896, making it the #1,779 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Meigs County is $46,873, ranking #2,900 out of 3,222 counties — 37.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.8% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Meigs County is $119,300 (-57.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $722/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.4%.
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93.4% of residents in Meigs County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.
About Meigs County, Ohio
Meigs County, Ohio has a total population of 21,896, making it the 1,779th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Meigs County is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Meigs County is $46,873, which ranks #2,900 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 37.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Meigs County is $119,300, 57.7% below the national median. Renters in Meigs County pay a median gross rent of $722 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Meigs County, 12.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.1 min.
Meigs County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.4%).
All data for Meigs County, Ohio comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.