Population 21,896 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Meigs County
Household size in Meigs County
| Period | Meigs County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Meigs County has 2.41 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.44 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Meigs County
| Period | Meigs County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Meigs County skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.2, in line with the national trend. Only five of Ohio's 88 counties are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Meigs County
| Period | Meigs County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in seven households in Meigs County (13.6%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 4.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Few Ohio counties have a higher share of single-parent households: only four of 88.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Meigs County
Renters in Meigs County
| Period | Meigs County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.6% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Meigs County is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over six in ten owners (62.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 4.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Meigs County
| Period | Meigs County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Meigs County: 14.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Meigs County
| Period | Meigs County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Meigs County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Ohio overall, where the median home dates to 1972. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Meigs County
| Period | Meigs County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $536 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $600 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $626 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $848 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$312 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Meigs County pays $848 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $312 a month from 2006–10, a 58% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Meigs County
Bachelor's degrees in Meigs County
| Period | Meigs County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Meigs County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 12.6%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Few Ohio counties have a lower share of college graduates: only three of 88.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Meigs County
| Period | Meigs County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.4% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.8% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.9% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.4% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in Meigs County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Ohio's 88 counties, only seven have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Meigs County
| Period | Meigs County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Meigs County than nationally: unemployment was 6.1%, against 5.4%. Few Ohio counties have higher unemployment: only seven of 88. Unemployment is down 8.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Meigs County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meigs County | 2.41 | 45.0 | 13.6% | 24.6% | 14.8% | 1976 | $848 | 12.6% | 86.4% | 6.1% |
| Jackson County | 2.69 | 40.1 | 11.3% | 26.1% | 13.5% | 1980 | $768 | 16.3% | 85.2% | 3.4% |
| Wirt County | 2.52 | 46.8 | 9.6% | 12.2% | 22.9% | 1987 | $561 | 15.4% | 89.6% | 4.9% |
| Pike County | 2.52 | 41.5 | 13.3% | 31.5% | 10.5% | 1980 | $902 | 15.9% | 86.6% | 5.1% |
| Gilmer County | 2.38 | 42.2 | 12.4% | 24.4% | 43.1% | 1974 | $750 | 18.5% | 86.0% | 8.5% |
| Lewis County | 2.38 | 42.7 | 8.8% | 27.8% | 13.8% | 1979 | $717 | 19.0% | 88.2% | 8.1% |
| Upshur County | 2.34 | 43.3 | 11.6% | 19.3% | 14.5% | 1977 | $875 | 18.3% | 88.2% | 5.8% |
| Brown County | 2.56 | 43.0 | 11.7% | 22.8% | 11.7% | 1981 | $820 | 15.5% | 87.4% | 5.0% |
| Barbour County | 2.49 | 40.7 | 13.7% | 21.7% | 14.7% | 1977 | $871 | 12.9% | 88.3% | 9.2% |
| Clermont County | 2.52 | 41.6 | 11.5% | 26.4% | 5.2% | 1987 | $1,187 | 31.1% | 91.6% | 4.2% |
| Tucker County | 2.34 | 51.5 | 5.0% | 19.1% | 30.1% | 1974 | $678 | 23.8% | 90.5% | 6.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Polk County, AR · Lamar County, AL · Lamar County, GA · Lamb County, TX · Lawrence County, KY · Lee County, TX · Leon County, TX · Lewis County, WV · Perquimans County, NC · Pitkin County, CO
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Meigs County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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