Meigs County's estimated 2026 population is 14,447 with a growth rate of 1.8% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Meigs County is the 82nd largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 11,791 and has seen a growth of 22.53% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Meigs County includes 90.74% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (90.74%)
Two or more races (5.8%)
Black or African American (2.32%)
Asian (0.48%)
Other race (0.46%)
Native American (0.19%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,865 | 90.74% |
| Two or more races | 759 | 5.8% |
| Black or African American | 304 | 2.32% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.48% |
| Other race | 60 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.19% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Meigs County's average per capita income is $41,166. Household income levels show a median of $58,395. The poverty rate stands at 14.29%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,319 | - |
| Families | $72,191 | $94,687 |
| Households | $58,395 | $75,683 |
| Non Families | $23,179 | $37,071 |
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