Meigs County, Ohio
Meigs County: county in Ohio, United States of America
About
Meigs County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,770 and a population density of 21 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 22,678 inhabitants. Its county seat is Pomeroy. The county was created 207 years ago in 1819.
County Snapshot
Meigs County at a glance
Meigs County currently has 8 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
8
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Ohio counties
88
Open related pagesLargest city
ChesterPopulation 3,107
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Meigs County
| Population | 22,678 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Ohio (United States) |
| Different from | Meigs County |
| Plate code | 53 |
| Area | 1120 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.0822,-82.0229 |
| Named for | Return J. Meigs, Jr. |
| Altitude | 719 feet / 219 meters |
| Capital | Pomeroy |
| Establishment | January 21, 1819 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:58:29 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 20 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.82% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Meigs County is located at 39°4'56"N 82°1'22"W (39.0822400, -82.0229000). It has 6 neighbors: Athens County, Gallia County, Vinton County, Jackson County, Mason County and Wood County.
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The largest city of Meigs County is Chester with a population of 3,107. Other cities include, Middleport population 2,391, Pomeroy population 1,740, Syracuse population 809 and Racine population 654. See all Meigs County cities & populated places.
Meigs County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Meigs County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chester | 3,107 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America |
| Middleport | 2,391 | Town |
| Eden | 2,147 | Township in Wyandot County, Ohio |
| Pomeroy | 1,740 | City in Washington, United States |
| Syracuse | 809 | City in Meigs County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Racine | 654 | Village in Ohio |
| Rutland | 412 | Village in Meigs County, Ohio, United States |
| Meigs | 180 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 2 to 6 mph.
7-Day Forecast- Pomeroy
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Meigs County decreased by 4.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,770 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,648 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,572 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,443 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,277 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,180 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,166 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,071 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,064 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 22,907 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 22,678 | -1.01% | estimation process |
People born in Meigs County (2)
People born in Meigs County, including editorialist, journalist, short story writer, fabulist, and satirist Ambrose Bierce, politician Alonzo G. Smith, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (1)
- Meigs County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 12,532 people.
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|---|---|---|
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| Cincinnati | 304,548 | The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. |
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