Meigs is a city located in Thomas County Georgia. Meigs has a 2024 population of 930. Meigs is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually and its population has increased by 0.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 922 in 2020.
The average household income in Meigs is $36,225 with a poverty rate of 42.13%. The median age in Meigs is 33.5 years: 30.5 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Meigs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 674 | 72.16% |
| White | 190 | 20.34% |
| Native American | 41 | 4.39% |
| Other race | 15 | 1.61% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 330 | 2.83 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Non Family | 109 | 1.36 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Female | 101 | 3.91 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Married | 100 | 3.51 | 77 | 23 |
| Male | 20 | 2 | 70 | 30 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
60.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 99 | 17.9% |
| Associates Degree | 53 | 9.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 25 | 4.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 244 | 44.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 8.68% |
| Some College | 84 | 15.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 391 | 300 | 24 |
| White | 124 | 89 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 40 | 14 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 13 | 8 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 76.73%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 6.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $20,000 | $16,473 | $24,712 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,292 | $23,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,542 | $22,083 | $24,615 |
| Some College | $31,042 | $52,188 | $19,205 |
$23,542
Average Earnings
$22,083
Average Male
$24,615
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.1% of Meigs residents speak only English, while 6.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 661 | 314 | 47.5% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 82 | 68.91% |
| Native | 41 | 41 | 100% |
| White | 171 | 18 | 10.53% |
| Other | 15 | 15 | 100% |
42.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.39%
Male Poverty Rate
43.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Meigs is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Meigs is White, with 10.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.5% |
| High School | 25.82% |
| Some College | 16.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 77.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 44.44% |
| Female Employed | 13.61% |
| Male Employed | 4.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,172 | $42,363 |
| Households | $26,667 | $36,225 |
| Married Families | $51,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,438 | $23,646 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.2%
Male Marriage Rate
29.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
57
Number of Veterans
51
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 41 | 8.78% |
| White | 16 | 11.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.7%
Labor Force Participation
38.7%
Employment Rate
17.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.12%
Born in Meigs
97.11%
Native Born
2.89%
Foreign Born
1.93%
Non Citizen
0.96%
Naturalized
97.11% of Meigs residents were born in the United States, with 85.12% having been born in Georgia. 1.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 940 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2028 | 938 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2027 | 936 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2026 | 934 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2025 | 932 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 930 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 2023 | 928 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 928 | 3 | 0.32% |
| 2021 | 925 | 3 | 0.33% |
| 2020 | 922 | -107 | -10.4% |
| 2019 | 1,029 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,029 | -5 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 1,034 | -11 | -1.05% |
| 2016 | 1,045 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 1,042 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 1,041 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 1,039 | 6 | 0.58% |
| 2012 | 1,033 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 1,032 | -5 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 1,037 | 0 | 0% |