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Meigs

Georgia · 928 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 $31,389. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,800. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
928
−15%since 2000
from 1,090 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
596 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 701 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+17%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7968849731K1K1990201020202024Meigs
2024924
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,389
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,993 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,593
+55%since 2000
from $8,104 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.6%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$467
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
43.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24%(262)
Black66.6%(726)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(83)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.3%(647)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(255)
Black62.1%(576)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(75)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64.1%(595)
Diversity Score
64
+8%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 50.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.4%
−17.0 ptssince 2011
from 34.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2011
from 32.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.0%
−48.5 ptssince 2013
from 66.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meigs, Georgia?

Meigs, Georgia has about 928 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meigs, Georgia?

The typical household in Meigs, Georgia earns about $31,389 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 $62,800, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Meigs, Georgia?

About 4.3% 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 30.6% 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 192 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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