Meigs County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Meigs County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47121
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 121
Geography
- Land Area
- 195.14 sq mi
- Water Area
- 21.52 sq mi
- Total Area
- 216.66 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.512203
- Longitude
- -84.816102
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 13,267
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 10,562
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,034 | 98.2% |
| Hispanic | 228 | 1.7% |
| White | 12,362 | 93.2% |
| Black | 297 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,418 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 146 | 1.4% |
| White | 9,894 | 93.7% |
| Black | 290 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 169 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 13,343
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,528
- Poverty Rate
- 14.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,889
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,901 | 89.2% |
| Black | 296 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,878
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,029 | 13.1% |
| Republican | 3,531 | 44.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,318 | 42.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,833 | 48.7% |
| Female | 4,045 | 51.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,179 | 91.1% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 1.2% |
| Black | 37 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,241
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 41.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,003 | 41.8% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 22.1% |
| Black | 11 | 29.7% |
| Asian | 11 | 45.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,614 | 42.1% |
| Female | 1,627 | 40.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,371 (34.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,305 (13.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,275
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $175,000
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $870
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 8.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.