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New Athens

Ohio · 214 residents (2025 est.) · 0.288 sq mi
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New Athens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,875. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 75 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $123,600. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
267
−22%since 2000
from 342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
927 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,188 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.4
+42%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:214 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1762312863403951990201020202024New Athens
2024267
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,875
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,786 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,370
+138%since 2000
from $12,771 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
−27%since 2010
from 0.475 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information17.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,600
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+25%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(338)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian6.4%(17)
Other3.4%(9)
Diversity Score22.5%(60)
Diversity Score
23
+2961%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 42.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
62.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2012
from 14.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2017
from 77.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Athens, Ohio?

New Athens, Ohio has about 267 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Athens, Ohio?

The typical household in New Athens, Ohio earns about $56,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Athens, Ohio expensive?

In New Athens, Ohio, the median home is worth about $123,600, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in New Athens, Ohio?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in New Athens, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Athens, Ohio?

About 12.4% of people in New Athens, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Athens, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, New Athens, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 110 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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