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New Athens

Ohio · 222 residents · 0.288 sq mi
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New Athens has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,625. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 120 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
222
−35%since 2000
from 342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
771 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 1,188 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+5%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1762312863403951990201020202024New Athens
2024267
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,625
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,786 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,896
+87%since 2000
from $12,771 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing11.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
17.2% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−21%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(3)
Diversity Score
1
+62%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+60%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2011
from 42.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Athens, Ohio?

New Athens, Ohio has about 222 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Athens, Ohio earns about $57,625 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 $79,000, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in New Athens, Ohio?

About 9.4% 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 12.1% 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 155 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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