Meigs County, Ohio Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 81st-largest in Ohio
The population of Meigs County, Ohio is 22,072 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 81st-largest county in Ohio. The median household income is $46,701, the median home value is $113,400, and the median age is 43.8.
The population of Meigs County has declined 9.4% since 2010 (23,732 → 21,491), a -0.71% annualized rate.
22,072
Population
-0.71%
Annual growth
51
People / sq mi
$46,701
Median Income
$113,400
Median Home Value
Meigs County covers 430 sq mi of land at 51.3 people per square mile.
About Meigs County, OH
Educational attainment is the headline number in Meigs County: 11.8% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 22,072 residents, Meigs County is a county in Ohio.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $46,701, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 13.9%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $113,400, with typical rent around $704.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US counties, 11.8%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 4.7% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
Meigs County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Meigs County had a population of 23,732 in 2010 and 21,491 in 2024, a -9.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 23,732 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.70%.
21,491
Population (2024)
23,732
Population (2010)
23,732
Peak (2010)
-0.70%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,732 |
| 2011 | 23,650 |
| 2012 | 23,575 |
| 2013 | 23,448 |
| 2014 | 23,285 |
| 2015 | 23,192 |
| 2016 | 23,189 |
| 2017 | 23,083 |
| 2018 | 23,050 |
| 2019 | 22,868 |
| 2020 | 22,160 |
| 2021 | 22,084 |
| 2022 | 21,971 |
| 2023 | 21,772 |
| 2024 | 21,491 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.8
Median Age
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Male
20.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.8% · Seniors (65+): 20.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $46,701$-22,979 vs state |
| Mean household income | $60,628 |
| Per-capita income | $25,684 |
| Poverty rate | 13.9%+4.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 46.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Meigs County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.5%
Carpool
85.6%
Public transit
4.7%
Work from home
33.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$113,400$-85,800 vs state
Median home value
$704
Median rent
75.4%
Homeownership rate
10,669
Total housing units
83.2%
Occupied
16.8%
Vacant
24.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.9%
With health insurance
86.3%
With broadband internet
31.9%
Foreign-born
8.1%
Veterans (18+)
22.0%
With a disability
98.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
86.7%
High School+
11.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Meigs County, Ohio has a population of 22,072 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 81st-largest county in Ohio. Population density is 51 people per square mile.
The population of Meigs County has declined 9.4% since 2010 (23,732 → 21,491), a -0.71% annualized rate.
The median household income in Meigs County, Ohio is $46,701, with mean (average) household income of $60,628 and per-capita income of $25,684. 13.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Meigs County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (96.6%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%), Black or African American (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Meigs County, Ohio is 43.8 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.
The median home value in Meigs County is $113,400 and median monthly rent is $704. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,669 total housing units, 16.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Meigs County, Ohio is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.
Columbus is among the largest cities associated with Meigs County, Ohio, with a population of 906,480.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.