CensusEasy
MICROPOLITAN AREA

Athens Micro

Athens, OH · 1 counties · 63,197 residents (2025 est.) · 503.643 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 $56,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $185,000. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61,737
−1%since 2000
from 62,223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
123 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.2
+29%since 2000
from 25.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:63,197 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
59K61K63K65K67K1990201020202024Athens
202462K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,001
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,322 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,645
+116%since 2000
from $14,171 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.492 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$939
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+19%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
RELATED:See current rent listings in Athens on RentDataNow
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)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(54,699)
Black2.2%(1,349)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(1,422)
Asian2%(1,257)
Other4.9%(3,010)
Diversity Score26.4%(16,299)
Segregation Score25.9%(16,002)
Diversity Score
26
+104%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
−1%since 2020
from 26 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.1%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2017
from 71.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

AthensCENTRAL25,313
What's inside

1 component county

Athens CountyCENTRAL63,197
Drill deeper

Metros similar to Athens

Clovis
Pop 65,270
Clewiston
Pop 61,546
Dublin
Pop 60,351
Alamogordo
Pop 70,368
Places similar to Athens
Head to head

Compare Athens side by side

ATHENS VS
Clovis
Income$55,994same
Home value$161,134−13%
Population65,270+3%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ATHENS VS
Clewiston
Income$53,987−4%
Home value$200,405+8%
Population61,546−3%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ATHENS VS
Dublin
Income$54,390−3%
Home value$145,215−22%
Population60,351−5%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ATHENS VS
Alamogordo
Income$55,876same
Home value$162,700−12%
Population70,368+11%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Athens, OH?

Athens, OH has about 61,737 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Athens, OH?

The typical household in Athens, OH earns about $56,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Athens, OH expensive?

In Athens, OH, the median home is worth about $185,000, and the typical rent is about $939 a month.

How educated are people in Athens, OH?

About 34.9% of adults age 25 and over in Athens, OH hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Athens, OH?

About 21.5% of people in Athens, OH live below the federal poverty line.

Has Athens, OH grown since 1990?

Yes, Athens, OH has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,188 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Metro rankings
Largest US metrosHighest income metrosFastest growing metros
Compare
Compare Athens with another metro

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →