Meigs County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Meigs County is located in Ohio with a total population of 22,072. It is the 81st most populous county out of 88 in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Meigs County is 43.8 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Meigs County is $46,701. This is 33% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 41% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.0%. This is 66% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $113,400. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Meigs County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Meigs County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

11.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.8%.