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New Athens

Ohio · 377 residents · 0.288 sq mi
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New Athens has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $27,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
377
+10%vs 2000
vs 342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,309 / sq mi
+10%vs 2000
vs 1,188 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.2
−9%vs 2000
vs 39.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1762312863403951990201020202024New Athens
2024267
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,750
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,786 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,340
−19%vs 2000
vs $12,771 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.6%
−11.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$27,100
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$296
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $405 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
82.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.0% in 2000
17.3% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−42%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(373)
Black1.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(10)
Diversity Score
3
+257%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Athens, Ohio?

New Athens, Ohio has about 377 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New Athens, Ohio earns about $26,750 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 $27,100, and the typical rent is about $296 a month.

How educated are people in New Athens, Ohio?

About 7.0% 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 8.6% of people in New Athens, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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