Poverty Rate in Meigs County, Tennessee
In Meigs County, Tennessee, an estimated 1,964 of 12,725 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Meigs County, Tennessee?
The poverty rate in Meigs County, Tennessee is 15.8%.
- How many people in Meigs County, Tennessee live in poverty?
In Meigs County, Tennessee, an estimated 1,964 of 12,725 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Meigs County, Tennessee compare to the average for Tennessee?
The poverty rate in Meigs County, Tennessee is 10.0% higher than the Tennessee average. In Meigs County, Tennessee, an estimated 15.4% of 12,725 people live in poverty. In Tennessee, 14.0% of 6,759,549 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Meigs County, Tennessee compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Meigs County, Tennessee is 23.2% higher than the US average. In Meigs County, Tennessee, an estimated 15.4% of 12,725 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Decatur, Tennessee 35.7% of 1,732 people.
- Sale Creek, Tennessee 1.6% of 3,065 people.
Under 18 years
14.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
14.2% of 3 thousand people
Under 5 years
24.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
24.3% of 625 people
5 to 17 years
11% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
11% of 2 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
14.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
14.2% of 3 thousand people
18 to 64 years
18.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
18.3% of 7 thousand people
18 to 34 years
17.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
17.2% of 2 thousand people
35 to 64 years
18.7% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
18.7% of 5 thousand people
60 years and over
8.9% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
8.9% of 3 thousand people
65 years and over
8.7% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
8.7% of 3 thousand people
White
16.1% Poverty Rate for White people in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
16.1% of 12 thousand people
Black or African American
15.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
15.2% of 296 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
0% of 7 people
Asian
0% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
0% of 67 people
Some other race
0% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
0% of 57 people
Two or more races
7.9% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
7.9% of 687 people
Hispanic
11.6% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
11.6% of 155 people
White, not Hispanic
16.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
16.2% of 12 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
14.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
14.9% of 9 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
29.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
29.5% of 2 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
15.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
15.8% of 4 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
7.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
7.8% of 3 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
6.3% of 1 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
10.3% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
10.3% of 5 thousand people
Employed
6.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
6.7% of 5 thousand people
Male
4.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
4.9% of 3 thousand people
Female
9% Poverty Rate for employed women in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
9% of 2 thousand people
Unemployed
55.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
55.6% of 403 people
Male
40.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
40.9% of 193 people
Female
69% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
69% of 210 people
Population 16 years and over
15.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
15.7% of 10 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
2.7% of 3 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
19.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
19.3% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
23.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
23.6% of 5 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
37.4% Poverty Rate for single people in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
37.4% of 2 thousand people
Male
33.3% Poverty Rate for single men in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
33.3% of 1 thousand people
Female
41.9% Poverty Rate for single women in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
41.9% of 1 thousand people
18 to 24 years
64% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
64% of 136 people
25 to 34 years
36.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
36.6% of 257 people
35 to 44 years
47.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
47.3% of 203 people
45 to 54 years
61.1% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
61.1% of 404 people
55 to 64 years
35.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
35.9% of 577 people
65 to 74 years
18.5% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
18.5% of 466 people
75 years and over
18.4% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
18.4% of 282 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
13.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
13.1% of 620 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
35.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
35.8% of 508 people
Did not work
50.6% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
50.6% of 1 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
15.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Meigs County, Tennessee
2022
15.4%
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