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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Meigs County

Ohio · 23,072 residents · 430.102 sq mi
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Meigs County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,287. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $55,100. Households here earn about 33% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

23,072
Unchangedsince 1990
from 22,987 in 1990
1990 – 2025
54 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 53 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+10%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$27,287
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,707 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,848
+60%since 1990
from $8,644 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.8%
−6.2 ptssince 1990
from 26.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$351
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
79.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
20.6% rent
2.0
+4%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(22,751)
Black0.6%(131)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(47)
Asian0.1%(27)
Diversity Score3%(700)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(22,461)
Black0.7%(159)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(138)
Asian0.1%(24)
Diversity Score3.5%(804)
3
+14%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.2%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
−25%since 1990
from 28.4 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 County, Ohio?

Meigs County, Ohio has about 23,072 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Meigs County, Ohio?

The typical household in Meigs County, Ohio earns about $27,287 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meigs County, Ohio expensive?

In Meigs County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $55,100, and the typical rent is about $351 a month.

How educated are people in Meigs County, Ohio?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Meigs County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meigs County, Ohio?

About 19.8% of people in Meigs County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meigs County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Meigs County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 85 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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