Meigs County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Meigs County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 13,076. It is the 83rd most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Meigs County is 45.5 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Meigs County is $58,395. This is 13% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 43% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $185,500. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Meigs County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

11.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.9%.