Population 13,343 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Meigs County
Household size in Meigs County
| Period | Meigs County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Meigs County run a little small, averaging 2.56 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.52, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the northeast.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.0 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.4 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.4, Meigs County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.6, in line with the national trend. Meigs County is older than the great majority of Tennessee counties.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.7% of households in Meigs County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 9.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Tennessee county has a lower share of single-parent households.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Meigs County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About six in ten owners (61.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 5.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.2% of the housing in Meigs County, 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 fallen 2.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Meigs County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing. Few Tennessee counties have newer homes: only seven of 95.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $565 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $571 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $758 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $875 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$311 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Meigs County costs $875 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $311 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Meigs County: 13.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Meigs County has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Tennessee counties.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.4% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.4% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.9% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Meigs County never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 12.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in Meigs County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Tennessee as a whole (4.8%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.2 points, in line with the national trend.
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 | 2.56 | 45.4 | 5.7% | 19.0% | 15.2% | 1994 | $875 | 13.6% | 84.8% | 5.9% |
| Rhea County | 2.50 | 42.2 | 13.2% | 28.5% | 12.4% | 1989 | $903 | 18.6% | 83.4% | 5.2% |
| McMinn County | 2.55 | 43.2 | 12.8% | 24.2% | 12.5% | 1981 | $864 | 18.6% | 87.4% | 5.0% |
| Bledsoe County | 2.82 | 43.8 | 9.0% | 17.5% | 17.6% | 1991 | $835 | 11.8% | 78.8% | 1.9% |
| Monroe County | 2.44 | 44.7 | 13.3% | 27.8% | 9.9% | 1989 | $748 | 16.3% | 85.3% | 4.5% |
| Warren County | 2.60 | 40.4 | 13.4% | 27.6% | 12.6% | 1980 | $854 | 13.6% | 86.2% | 6.0% |
| Coffee County | 2.62 | 39.2 | 13.3% | 31.0% | 9.6% | 1984 | $954 | 20.9% | 88.4% | 3.7% |
| Swain County | 2.31 | 41.5 | 15.2% | 27.3% | 27.3% | 1989 | $703 | 21.4% | 86.8% | 7.9% |
| Bedford County | 2.67 | 37.0 | 16.2% | 28.1% | 6.3% | 1991 | $1,083 | 16.8% | 84.9% | 4.1% |
| Haywood County | 2.33 | 47.7 | 9.5% | 25.1% | 21.9% | 1980 | $1,069 | 29.6% | 91.3% | 3.3% |
| Marshall County | 2.67 | 39.1 | 13.5% | 23.2% | 8.2% | 1988 | $1,126 | 23.0% | 90.9% | 4.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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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