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Athens, OH
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Table Of Contents
  1. Overall Quality Of Life
  2. Crime Statistics
  3. Cost of living
  4. Images
  5. Rankings
  6. Map & Stats
Population
24,978
Unemployment
6.4%
Poverty
48.6%
Median Home
$196,200
Median Income
$31,656
Median Rent
$873

Athens SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
8
Affordability
3
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
9.5

Athens, OH Crime Report

560
Total Crimes
2,279.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
-2.85%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw		 Athens
/ 100k People		 Ohio
/ 100k People		 National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 560 2,279.2 2,159.1 2,346.0
Violent Crime 19 77.3 308.8 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 7.0 6.5
Robbery 7 28.5 66.9 73.9
Aggravated Assault 11 44.8 191.6 279.7
Property Crime 541 2,201.9 1,850.3 1,958.2
Burglary 82 333.7 318.8 314.2
Larceny 440 1,790.8 1,359.8 1,398.0
Car Theft 19 77.3 171.7 246.0

Athens, OH Cost Of Living

93
Athens's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Athens Ohio National Average
Overall 93 90 100
Services 93 100 100
Groceries 99 99 100
Health 94 100 100
Housing 84 74 100
Transportation 99 102 100
Utilities 87 93 100

Athens, OH 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
South Shafer
Source: Wikipedia User OhioOat | CC BY-SA 3.0
Downtown Athens Oh Usa
Source: Wikipedia User Ed!(talk)(Hall of Fame) | CC BY-SA 3.0
Sells Lookout
Source: Wikipedia User Jaknouse | GFDL

Rankings for Athens in Ohio

Ranks #102 in Safest Places In Ohio

 Safest Places In Ohio

Ranks #109 in Most Dangerous Cities In Ohio

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Ranks #124 in Best Places To Live In Ohio

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Map Of Athens, OH

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Population over time in Athens

Year Population % Change
2020 24,978 0.8%
2019 24,771 1.2%
2018 24,486 0.5%
2017 24,365 0.6%
2016 24,220 0.3%
2015 24,151 -0.2%
2014 24,201 0.8%
2013 24,013 1.3%
2012 23,711 1.0%
2011 23,484 -

Race / Ethnicity in Athens

White
81.6% (20,380)
African American
5.6% (1,395)
American Indian
0.4% (103)
Asian
5.2% (1,287)
Hawaiian
0.1% (32)
Other
0.1% (28)
Two Or More
4.0% (1,004)
Hispanic
3.0% (749)
Race Athens OH USA
White 81.6% 78.3% 60.1%
African American 5.6% 12.2% 12.2%
American Indian 0.4% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 5.2% 2.3% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.3%
Two Or More 4.0% 2.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 3.0% 3.9% 18.2%

Gender in Athens

Female
52.0% (12,989)
Male
48.0% (11,988)
Gender Athens OH USA
Female 52.0% 51.0% 50.8%
Male 48.0% 49.0% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Athens for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
0.0% (0)
9-12th Grade
5.0% (1,248)
High School / GED
11.0% (2,747)
Some College
13.0% (3,247)
Associate's Degree
7.0% (1,748)
Bachelor's Degree
28.0% (6,993)
Master's Degree
22.0% (5,495)
Professional Degree
2.0% (499)
Doctorate Degree
12.0% (2,997)
Education Athens OH USA
< 9th Grade 0.0% 2.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5.0% 7.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 11.0% 33.0% 27.0%
Some College 13.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 7.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 28.0% 18.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 22.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 12.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Athens, Ohio

Less than $10,000
19.9% (497,617)
$10,000 to $14,999
11.6% (289,014)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.8% (320,091)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.0% (250,168)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.1% (252,499)
$50,000 to $74,999
11.5% (286,683)
$75,000 to $99,999
8.6% (213,653)
$100,000 to $149,999
9.1% (226,083)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.9% (97,503)
$200,000 or more
2.6% (64,484)
Income Athens OH USA
Less than $10,000 19.9% 6.6% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 11.6% 4.4% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.8% 9.5% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.0% 9.6% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.1% 13.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 11.5% 18.4% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 8.6% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.1% 14.4% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.9% 5.6% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.6% 5.2% 8.3%

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