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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 1990 CENSUS

Athens Micro

Athens, OH · 1 counties · 59,549 residents · 503.643 sq mi
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Athens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,169. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $46,900. At a median age of 25.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 25.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

59,549
−4%vs 2000
vs 62,223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
118 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
25.5
−1%vs 2000
vs 25.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
59K61K63K65K67K1990201020202024Athens
202462K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,169
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,322 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,170
−35%vs 2000
vs $14,171 in 2000
US average: $14,340
28.7%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,900
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $75,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$355
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $469 in 2000
US average: $450
62.0%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.5% in 2000
38.0% rent
2.4
−12%vs 2000
vs 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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(56,200)
Black2.9%(1,717)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(469)
Asian2.2%(1,319)
Other0.5%(313)
Diversity Score15.2%(9,066)
15
+17%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.4%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.6%
−8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
12.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Athens, OH?

Athens, OH has about 59,549 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Athens, OH?

The typical household in Athens, OH earns about $19,169 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 $46,900, and the typical rent is about $355 a month.

How educated are people in Athens, OH?

About 23.4% 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 28.7% of people in Athens, OH live below the federal poverty line.

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

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