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Meigs

Georgia · 1,090 residents · 1.556 sq mi
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Meigs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,993. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $35,200. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 60% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,090
−3%since 1990
from 1,120 in 1990
1990 – 2025
701 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 720 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.8
+13%since 1990
from 27.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7968849731K1K1990201020202024Meigs
2024924
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,993
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,976 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$8,104
+47%since 1990
from $5,522 in 1990
US average: $21,522
45.4%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 46.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$282
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $190 in 1990
US average: $602
68.9%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 66.5% in 1990
31.1% rent
2.1
−8%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic39.2%(439)
Black58.2%(652)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score68%(762)
2000
White, non-Hispanic24%(262)
Black66.6%(726)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(83)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score59.3%(647)
59
−13%since 1990
from 68 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.3%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
50.9%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 45.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
−9%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meigs, Georgia?

Meigs, Georgia has about 1,090 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Meigs, Georgia?

The typical household in Meigs, Georgia earns about $16,993 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meigs, Georgia expensive?

In Meigs, Georgia, the median home is worth about $35,200, and the typical rent is about $282 a month.

How educated are people in Meigs, Georgia?

About 1.3% of adults age 25 and over in Meigs, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meigs, Georgia?

About 45.4% of people in Meigs, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meigs, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Meigs, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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