Meigs County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Meigs County, Ohio has a population of 22,072, the 81st most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $46,701 and the median home value is $113,400. The poverty rate is 22.0%.
Meigs County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Meigs County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleport | 2,114 | $35,341 | 26.5% | $76,600 |
| Pomeroy | 1,732 | $35,492 | 38.5% | $66,500 |
| Racine | 1,022 | $42,167 | 19.9% | $126,300 |
| Rutland | 863 | $69,375 | 20.5% | $85,000 |
| Syracuse | 623 | $51,250 | 17.7% | $109,600 |
| Tuppers Plains | 498 | $53,214 | 19.3% | N/A |
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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. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Meigs County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Ohio and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Meigs County, Ohio?
Meigs County has a population of 22,072, making it the 81st most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Meigs County?
The median household income in Meigs County is $46,701 with a poverty rate of 22.0%.
How many cities are in Meigs County, Ohio?
Meigs County contains 6 Census-designated places.