County profile · Tennessee
Meigs County, TN market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Meigs County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 14,186
- +10.8% since 2020
- Households
- 5,235
- Median household income
- $61,375
- +24.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $180,000
- Jobs located here
- 1,996
- Highest market score
- 81
- Restaurants and cafes, #115 of 2,405 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 14,186 people live in Meigs County, in 5,235 households. Population estimates show Meigs County grew 10.8% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Meigs County is $61,375 a year, 24% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 24.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Meigs County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 148, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (59).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Meigs County are for restaurants and cafes (81), auto repair and car care businesses (78) and medical and dental practices (76). Meigs County ranks #115 of 2,405 scored counties for restaurants and cafes.
Meigs County is part of the Athens area. For its number of households, Meigs County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for grocery and convenience stores (22% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for salons, barbers and spas (60% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Meigs County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Meigs County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants and cafes | 81 | #115 of 2,405 | 25 | 47.8 | $694K | 187 | 13 |
| Auto repair and car care | 78 | #170 of 2,401 | 17 | 32.5 | $323K | 120 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 76 | #163 of 2,394 | 8 | 15.3 | $645K | 423 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 76 | #200 of 2,378 | 10 | 19.1 | $549K | 123 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 75 | #234 of 2,222 | 5 | 9.6 | $3.5M | 114 | 4 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 74 | #181 of 2,385 | 10 | 19.1 | $417K | 196 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 71 | #337 of 2,405 | 16 | 30.6 | $1.1M | 163 | 8 |
| Hair salons | 70 | #285 of 2,339 | 7 | 13.4 | $596K | 139 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 70 | #412 of 2,358 | 8 | 15.3 | $2.2M | 94 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 58 | #835 of 2,261 | 5 | 9.6 | $5.9M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 55 | #995 of 2,402 | 12 | 22.9 | $2.4M | 72 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | 49 | #1,089 of 2,057 | 7 | 13.4 | $1.9M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 40 | #1,370 of 2,070 | 5 | 9.6 | $5.9M | 63 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 38 | #1,293 of 1,707 | 5 | 9.6 | $2.7M | 57 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.6 | $1M | 118 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.6 | $4.3M | 85 | 4 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.6 | $1.3M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.6 | Index only | 419 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.6 | Index only | 333 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $398K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $2.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $6.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $2.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $17.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $15.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $6.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $6.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $5.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $4.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Meigs County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $5.5M | $1,048 | 109 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $17.9M | $3,423 | 132 |
| Food away from home | $17.4M | $3,316 | 81 |
| Groceries | $29.4M | $5,610 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.2M | $797 | 79 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2M | $375 | 65 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.1M | $584 | 59 |
| Medical and dental services | $5.2M | $985 | 76 |
| Pets | $4.1M | $793 | 87 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $8.9M | $1,693 | 82 |
| Vehicle insurance | $15.2M | $2,905 | 148 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $13.5M | $2,574 | 85 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $6.9M | $1,326 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $72.5M | $13,852 | 83 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Meigs County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 14,186+10.8% since 2020
- Households
- 5,235
- Median age
- 45.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 81%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 195 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 68
- Median household income
- $61,375+24.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $79,107
- Median home value
- $180,000
- Jobs located here
- 1,996
- Daytime population
- 10,481Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Meigs County?
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Questions
How fast is Meigs County, TN growing?
Population estimates put Meigs County at 14,186 people in 2025, up 10.8% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 5,235 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 24.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in Meigs County, TN spend?
Households in Meigs County spend about $72.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $29.4M on groceries and $17.9M on gasoline and other fuels. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Meigs County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 148, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (59).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Meigs County, TN?
Of the business types scored in Meigs County, restaurants and cafes (81), auto repair and car care businesses (78) and medical and dental practices (76) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For restaurants and cafes, that ranks #115 of 2,405 scored counties.
How does Meigs County, TN compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Meigs County is $61,375, 24% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 10.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $180,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for grocery and convenience stores (22% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for salons, barbers and spas (60% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 14 of the 56 business types have a score in Meigs County, each ranked against other counties.
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