Meigs County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Meigs County, Tennessee has a population of 13,343, the 83rd most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $61,375 and the median home value is $180,000. The poverty rate is 14.3%.

Meigs County Quick Facts

Population 13,343

Median Household Income $61,37590% MOE ±$5,163

Median Home Value $180,00090% MOE ±$15,928

Poverty Rate 14.3%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.5%90% MOE ±2.2 pts

Median Age 45.4 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 81.0%90% MOE ±3.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.5%90% MOE ±2.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.3%

Cities/Places 1

Population 13,343 83rd of 95

Median Income $61,375 12% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.3%

Unemployment 5.5%

How Meigs County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	12,104	13,343	+10.2%
Median household income	$60,510	$61,375	No clear change (+1.4%)
Median home value¹	$168,115	$180,000	No clear change (+7.1%)
Median gross rent	$893	$875	No clear change (-2.1%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Meigs

$61,375

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Meigs

$180,000

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.2%

$25K-$50K 14.7%

$50K-$100K 34.4%

$100K+ 25.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.3%

$10K-$15K

6.2%

$15K-$20K

6.5%

$20K-$25K

7.3%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

1.8%

$35K-$40K

2.2%

$40K-$45K

4.7%

$45K-$50K

2.4%

$50K-$60K

8.7%

$60K-$75K

12.6%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

6.3%

$125K-$150K

5.8%

$150K-$200K

8.1%

$200K+

5.4%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

50.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.0%

Renter 19.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $875/mo 17.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.3%

18-34

17.8%

35-54

25.7%

55-74

28.1%

75+

8.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Meigs County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Decatur	1,898	$42,578	34.3%	$220,900

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Population Overview

Meigs County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 13,343. It is the 83rd most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Meigs County is 45.4 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Meigs County is $61,375. This is 12% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $180,000. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Meigs County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Meigs County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Meigs County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Tennessee 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, Tennessee?

Meigs County has a population of 13,343, making it the 83rd most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Meigs County?

The median household income in Meigs County is $61,375 with a poverty rate of 14.3%.

How many cities are in Meigs County, Tennessee?

Meigs County contains 1 Census-designated place.