Athens County Summary

Life in Athens County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Athens County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Athens County:

  • The population in Athens County is 61,276.

  • The median home value in Athens County is $158,570.

  • The median income in Athens County is $48,750.

  • The median rent in Athens County is $907.

  • The unemployment rate in Athens County is 5.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Athens County is 24.4%.

  • The average high in Athens County is 70.6° and there are 112.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Athens County

List Of Cities & Towns in Athens County

Athens, OH Population 22,698

Nelsonville, OH Population 4,269

The Plains, OH Population 2,724

Glouster, OH Population 1,559

Chauncey, OH Population 874

Albany, OH Population 844

Coolville, OH Population 615

Trimble, OH Population 421

Buchtel, OH Population 411

Jacksonville, OH Population 346

Stewart, OH Population 320

Millfield, OH Population 258

New Marshfield, OH Population 184

Amesville, OH Population 160

Hockingport, OH Population 54

Map Of Athens County

Athens County, OH Weather

  • The average high in Athens County is 70.6°.

  • There are 83.16 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 112.7 inches of rain each year with 7.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:27 hours of sun each day in Athens County.

StatAthens County
Mean High70.6
Nice Days83.16
Rainfall112.7
Snowfall7.0
Sunny_hours4:27
70.6°
Average High
112.7
Inches of Rain

Athens County Photos

Athens County Ohio City Of Athens Highlighted
Source: Wikipedia User Ruhrfisch, Nyttend, Dbenb | CC BY-SA 3.0
County Courthouse Athens Oh Usa
Source: Wikipedia User Ed!(talk)(Hall of Fame) | CC BY-SA 3.0
College Edifice
Source: Public Domain
Richland Bridge
Source: Wikipedia User OhioOat | CC BY-SA 3.0
Hocking Athens
Source: Wikipedia User OhioOat | CC BY-SA 3.0
Academic Hill
Source: Wikipedia User OhioOat | CC BY-SA 3.0

Athens County Demographics

Population over time in Athens County

The current population in Athens County is 61,276. The population has decreased -4.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 62,933 -4.6%
2021 65,945 0.0%
2020 65,917 -

Gender in Athens County

  • Athens County is 50.2% female with 30,731 female residents.

  • Athens County is 49.8% male with 30,545 male residents.

Female
50.2% (30,731)
Male
49.8% (30,545)
Gender Athens County OH USA
Female 50.2% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 49.8% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Athens County

Athens County is:

  • 89.4% White with 54,807 White residents.

  • 2.5% African American with 1,507 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 69 American Indian residents.

  • 2.6% Asian with 1,600 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 19 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 114 Other residents.

  • 3.1% Two Or More with 1,929 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.0% Hispanic with 1,231 Hispanic residents.

White
89.4% (54,807)
African American
2.5% (1,507)
American Indian
0.1% (69)
Asian
2.6% (1,600)
Hawaiian
0.0% (19)
Other
0.2% (114)
Two Or More
3.1% (1,929)
Hispanic
2.0% (1,231)

Table: Athens County By Race

Race Athens County OH USA
White 89.4% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 2.5% 12.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 2.6% 2.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.1% 3.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.0% 4.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Athens County, Ohio

  • 10.4% of households in Athens County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.1% of households in Athens County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Athens County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Athens County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Athens County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Athens County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Athens County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Athens County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Athens County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Athens County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
10.4% (6,368)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.1% (4,355)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.7% (7,160)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.3% (5,728)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.2% (7,494)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.8% (9,057)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.0% (7,375)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.5% (8,292)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.5% (2,762)
$200,000 or more
4.4% (2,680)
Income Athens County OH USA
Less than $10,000 10.4% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.1% 4.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.7% 7.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.3% 8.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.2% 12.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.8% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.0% 13.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.5% 16.5% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.5% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.4% 7.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Athens County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Athens County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Athens County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Athens County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Athens County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Athens County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Athens County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Athens County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Athens County completed professional degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Athens County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (612)
9-12th Grade
7% (4,289)
High School / GED
32% (19,608)
Some College
17% (10,416)
Associate's Degree
8% (4,902)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (9,804)
Master's Degree
14% (8,578)
Professional Degree
1% (612)
Doctorate Degree
4% (2,451)
Education Athens County OH USA
< 9th Grade 1% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 6% 6%
High School / GED 32% 32% 26%
Some College 17% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 14% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 4% 1% 2%

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