Meigs County Population

1820–2026

21,612

2026 projection

2.5% since 2020 (decrease)

05K10K15K20K25K30K35K1850190019502000

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Meigs County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202621,612+250.12%
202521,587+250.12%
202421,562-2120.97%
202321,774-1680.77%
202221,942-1310.59%
202122,073-950.43%
202022,168-7003.06%
201922,868-1820.79%
201823,050-330.14%
201723,083-1060.46%

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Meigs County Demographics

44.1median age

Median age

Female45.3 yrs
Male43.1 yrs

Adults

17,387
4,639 seniors (65+) · 27% of adults12,748 other adults

Sex

Female 50.3% · 11,005Male 49.7% · 10,891

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 219 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Meigs County Income

$46,873median household income

Median household income

$46,873

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$37,119

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

21.8%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Meigs County Marital Status

46% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married46%46%45%
Never married30%36%25%
Divorced14%13%15%
Widowed8%4%12%
Separated2%2%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201