Athens County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 61,737 | — | #875 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,001 | -25.5% | #2,405 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 33.2 years | -14.7% | #3,072 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $185,000 | -34.4% | #1,576 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $939 | -19.3% | #1,228 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.5% | +70.6% | #2,794 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Athens County has a population of 61,737, making it the #875 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.2 years, which is 14.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Athens County is $56,001, ranking #2,405 out of 3,222 counties — 25.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.5% and unemployment stands at 6.5%.
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The median home value in Athens County is $185,000 (-34.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $939/mo and the homeownership rate is 60.4%.
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94.3% of residents in Athens County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.
About Athens County, Ohio
Athens County, Ohio has a total population of 61,737, making it the 875th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Athens County is 33.2 years, which is 14.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Athens County is $56,001, which ranks #2,405 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5%.
The median home value in Athens County is $185,000, 34.4% below the national median. Renters in Athens County pay a median gross rent of $939 per month. The homeownership rate is 60.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Athens County, 34.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.1 min.
Athens County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%).
All data for Athens County, Ohio comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.