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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Athens Micro

Athens, OH · 1 counties · 62,223 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 $27,322. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $75,800. At a median age of 25.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 25.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

62,223
+4%since 1990
from 59,549 in 1990
1990 – 2025
124 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 118 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
25.7
+1%since 1990
from 25.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
59K61K63K65K67K1990201020202024Athens
202462K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,322
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,169 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,171
+55%since 1990
from $9,170 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.4%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 28.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$469
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $355 in 1990
US average: $602
60.5%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
39.5% rent
2.8
+13%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(56,200)
Black2.9%(1,717)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(469)
Asian2.2%(1,319)
Diversity Score15.2%(9,066)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(57,768)
Black2.4%(1,467)
Hispanic / Latino1%(639)
Asian1.9%(1,180)
Diversity Score13%(8,065)
13
−15%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 23.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.9%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−21%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athens, OH?

Athens, OH has about 62,223 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Athens, OH?

The typical household in Athens, OH earns about $27,322 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 $75,800, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Athens, OH?

About 25.7% 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 27.4% 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 2,674 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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