Athens County, OH Demographics
What is the population of Athens County?
There are 66,787 residents in Athens County, with a median age of 44. Of this, 50.13% are males and 49.87% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.78% of the resident pool in Athens County, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.69%. Additionally, 2.53% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 50,225 people in Athens County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 66,787 | 1.6% |
| Male Population | 33,483 | 1.6% |
| Female Population | 33,304 | 1.5% |
Male Population 50.13%
Female Population 49.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 44 | -4.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 63,966 | 1.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,130 | 0.5% |
| Not Citizen | 1,691 | -4.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 95.78%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1.69%
Not Citizen 2.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 625 | -8.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,680 | -5.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 7,864 | -1.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,903 | -5.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 50,225 | 3.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.94%
Moved from Same County 8.57%
Moved from Same State 11.86%
Moved from Different State 2.87%
Same House as Last Year 75.76%
What are the employment statistics in Athens County?
White-collar workers make up 79.54% of the working population in Athens County, while blue-collar employees account for 20.46%. There are also 4,876 entrepreneurs in Athens County (7.88% of the workforce); 35,830 workers employed in private companies (57.94%); and 15,274 people working in governmental institutions (24.7%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 49,188 | 107.1% |
| Blue Collar | 12,652 | 100.4% |
White Collar 79.54%
Blue Collar 20.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,876 | 101.7% |
| Private Companies | 35,830 | 104.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 15,274 | 111.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,860 | 100.8% |
Self Employees 7.88%
Private Companies 57.94%
Governmental Workers 24.7%
Not for Profit Companies 9.48%
How many households are there in Athens County?
There are a total of 24,924 households in Athens County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 53.23% of these Athens County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 46.77%. Additionally, 22.11% of households have children and 77.89% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 24,924 | 1.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -13.4% |
| Family Households | 13,268 | 4.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 11,656 | -2.3% |
Family Households 53.23%
Non-Family Households 46.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 5,511 | 5.4% |
| Households without Children | 19,413 | 0.3% |
Households with Children 22.11%
Households without Children 77.89%
What are the median and average incomes in Athens County?
The average annual household income in Athens County is $72,138, while the median household income sits at $57,476 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $83,189, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $64,946. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $23,791 and $43,928, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $72,138 | 10.9% |
| Median Household Income | $57,476 | 23.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 12,725 | -5.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 45,858 | 4.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Athens County?
There are 29,087 housing units in Athens County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1981. Of the 24,924 occupied housing units in Athens County, 63.97% are owner-occupied, while 36.03% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 47.13% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $136,750. In general, housing costs reach $748 per month in Athens County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 29,087 | 0.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1981 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 5,700 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,092 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,139 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,503 | -2.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,542 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,920 | -17.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5,577 | 0.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,211 | 3.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,178 | 11.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 225 | 188.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 24,924 | 1.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 15,943 | 3.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 8,981 | -2.5% |
Owner Occupied 63.97%
Renter Occupied 36.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 7,514 | 3.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 8,429 | 3.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $136,750 | -0.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $116,850 | 15.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $748 | 3.2% |
With Mortgage 47.13%
Without Mortgage 52.87%
What is the level of education in Athens County?
Approximately 35.05% of the population in Athens County holds a high school degree (that's 19,848 residents), while 30.13% have attained a college certificate (17,062 locals) and 13.63% have a bachelor's degree (7,719 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 716 | -12.2% |
| Some High School | 19,848 | 0.3% |
| Some College | 17,062 | 64.2% |
| Associate Degree | 4,159 | 6.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7,719 | 7.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,131 | 1.5% |
No High School 1.26%
Some High School 35.05%
Some College 30.13%
Associate Degree 7.34%
Bachelor's Degree 13.63%
Graduate Degree 12.59%
What is the marital status of Athens County residents?
A total of 27,144 people in Athens County have never been married (which represents 45.71% of the total population), while 23,000 of them are wedded (38.73%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 691 (1.16%) and 5,578 (9.39%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 27,144 | -0.3% |
| Married | 23,000 | 7.3% |
| Separated | 691 | 19.6% |
| Widowed | 2,972 | -7.6% |
| Divorced | 5,578 | -6.2% |
Never Married 45.71%
Married 38.73%
Separated 1.16%
Widowed 5%
Divorced 9.39%
What are the most common means of transportation in Athens County?
The top three means of transportation people in Athens County use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 22,763 residents commute by car, 3,264 prefer going to work by walking and 255 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 22,763 | 2.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 224 | -15.5% |
| Bicycle | 255 | -26.1% |
| Motorcycle | 55 | 205.6% |
| TaxiCab | 3 | -72.7% |
| Walk | 3,264 | -3.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Athens County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45761 | 1,323 | 638 | $60,398 | $73,517 |
| 45732 | 4,287 | 1,688 | $57,034 | $65,403 |
| 45735 | 1,720 | 765 | $52,957 | $96,138 |
| 45740 | 338 | 154 | $64,038 | $75,829 |
| 45701 | 33,501 | 11,455 | $49,604 | $79,475 |
| 45710 | 5,361 | 2,023 | $78,866 | $93,422 |
| 45711 | 1,039 | 388 | $67,018 | $75,673 |
| 45716 | 410 | 158 | $57,917 | $89,255 |
| 45719 | 822 | 389 | $36,356 | $52,876 |
| 45723 | 3,663 | 1,380 | $61,793 | $81,286 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.