CensusEasy
CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Athens

Ohio · 21,265 residents · 9.946 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Athens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,350. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $68,200. At a median age of 21.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 21.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

21,265
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 21,342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,138 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2,146 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
21.6
+1%vs 2000
vs 21.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
21K22K23K24K25K1990201020202024Athens
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,350
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $17,122 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,915
−28%vs 2000
vs $11,061 in 2000
US average: $14,340
44.7%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$68,200
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $111,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$383
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $496 in 2000
US average: $450
34.1%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.8% in 2000
65.9% rent
4.8
−27%vs 2000
vs 6.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Athens on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(18,861)
Black3.8%(806)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(301)
Asian4.5%(950)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.9%(4,889)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(18,961)
Black4.6%(985)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(275)
Asian5.6%(1,189)
Other0.6%(130)
Diversity Score27.5%(5,842)
27
+20%vs 2000
vs 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

57.2%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.1%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
33.5%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 38.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
+47%vs 2000
vs 9.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Athens

Head to head

Compare Athens to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Athens, Ohio?

Athens, Ohio has about 21,265 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Athens, Ohio?

The typical household in Athens, Ohio earns about $14,350 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Athens, Ohio expensive?

In Athens, Ohio, the median home is worth about $68,200, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Athens, Ohio?

About 57.2% of adults age 25 and over in Athens, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Athens, Ohio?

About 44.7% of people in Athens, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →