Meigs County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47121 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,343 | — | #2,266 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,375 | -18.3% | #1,946 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.4 years | +16.7% | #693 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $180,000 | -36.1% | #1,642 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $875 | -24.8% | #1,584 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% | +13.3% | #1,814 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Meigs County has a population of 13,343, making it the #2,266 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.4 years, which is 16.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Meigs County is $61,375, ranking #1,946 out of 3,222 counties — 18.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.3% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.
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The median home value in Meigs County is $180,000 (-36.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $875/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.0%.
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89.4% of residents in Meigs County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% below the national rate.
About Meigs County, Tennessee
Meigs County, Tennessee has a total population of 13,343, making it the 2,266th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Meigs County is 45.4 years, which is 16.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Meigs County is $61,375, which ranks #1,946 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.
The median home value in Meigs County is $180,000, 36.1% below the national median. Renters in Meigs County pay a median gross rent of $875 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Meigs County, 13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.3 min.
Meigs County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.2%).
All data for Meigs County, Tennessee 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.