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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2020 ACS

Athens Micro

Athens, OH · 1 counties · 62,431 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 $42,414. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $139,100. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 27.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% 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
62,431
Unchangedsince 2000
from 62,223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
124 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.5
+15%since 2000
from 25.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
59K61K63K65K67K1990201020202024Athens
202462K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,414
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,322 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,287
+57%since 2000
from $14,171 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$797
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
45.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+18%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(54,086)
Black4.4%(2,768)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(1,450)
Asian1.9%(1,210)
Other3.3%(2,040)
Diversity Score28%(17,471)
Segregation Score26.2%(16,352)
Diversity Score
28
+116%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

AthensCENTRAL25,313
What's inside

1 component county

Athens CountyCENTRAL63,197
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athens, OH?

Athens, OH has about 62,431 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Athens, OH?

The typical household in Athens, OH earns about $42,414 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 $139,100, and the typical rent is about $797 a month.

How educated are people in Athens, OH?

About 31.8% 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 27.9% 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 2,882 residents, a change of about 5 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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