Athens County, Ohio

Total Population: 61,573

County Seat: Athens

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Median Home Value

$173,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$53,837

Across all households

Median Age

32.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

35.4%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)89.2%
Two or More Races3.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.5%
Hispanic or Latino2.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.1%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

14.9%

65 Years and Over

14.7%

Male

50.0%

Female

50.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.2%

No Health Insurance

5.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

35.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

29.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$53,837

Mean Household Income

$75,116

Per Capita Income

$29,474

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

69.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$173,800

Median Rent

$903/mo

Total Housing Units

26,466

Owner-Occupied

61.9%

Renter-Occupied

38.1%

Vacancy Rate

14.1%

Married Couple Households

40.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

24.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.0%

Average Household Size

2.37

Broadband Internet Access

85.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 39009.