Meigs County, Tennessee

Total Population: 13,076

County Seat: Decatur

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Median Home Value

$185,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$58,395

Across all households

Median Age

45.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

12.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)90.4%
Two or More Races5.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.4%

Under 18 Years

20.4%

65 Years and Over

21.3%

Male

49.3%

Female

50.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.4%

No Health Insurance

11.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$58,395

Mean Household Income

$75,683

Per Capita Income

$30,197

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

64.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$185,500

Median Rent

$845/mo

Total Housing Units

6,164

Owner-Occupied

76.9%

Renter-Occupied

23.1%

Vacancy Rate

14.4%

Married Couple Households

54.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.4%

Average Household Size

2.45

Broadband Internet Access

80.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 47121.