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Athens County

Ohio · 64,757 residents · 503.643 sq mi
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Athens County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,559. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,100. At a median age of 26.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64,757
+4%since 2000
from 62,223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
129 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
26.3
+2%since 2000
from 25.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
59K61K63K65K67K1990201020202024Athens County
202462K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,559
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,322 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,642
+17%since 2000
from $14,171 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−27.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+30%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(57,768)
Black2.4%(1,467)
Hispanic / Latino1%(639)
Asian1.9%(1,180)
Other0%
Diversity Score13%(8,065)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(58,779)
Black2.7%(1,741)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1,002)
Asian2.7%(1,741)
Other1.8%(1,138)
Diversity Score20.6%(13,353)
Diversity Score
21
+59%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.8%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athens County, Ohio?

Athens County, Ohio has about 64,757 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Athens County, Ohio earns about $31,559 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Athens County, Ohio expensive?

In Athens County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $114,100, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Athens County, Ohio?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in Athens County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Athens County, Ohio?

About 30.3% of people in Athens County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Athens County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Athens County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,208 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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