State
County
Land Area (mi²)
36.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
847.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.26%
Growth Since 2010
0.32%
World Population Review
Athens, Ohio Population 2021
30,992
Athens is a city located in Athens County Ohio. Athens has a 2020 population of 30,992. It is also the county seat of Athens County. Athens is currently declining at a rate of -0.26% annually but its population has increased by 0.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,894 in 2010. Athens reached it's highest population of 31,907 in 2016.
The average household income in Athens is $62,264 with a poverty rate of 39.02%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $854 per month, and the median house value is $177,500. The median age in Athens is 22 years, 22 years for males, and 22 years for females.
Athens Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Athens was:
- White: 85.89%
- Asian: 5.27%
- Black or African American: 4.74%
- Two or more races: 3.49%
- Other race: 0.36%
- Native American: 0.13%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.13%
The current population of Athens, Ohio is 30,992 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 31,238.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 30,894.
Athens, Ohio Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,091 | 85.89% |
| Asian | 1,663 | 5.27% |
| Black or African American | 1,495 | 4.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1,100 | 3.49% |
| Some Other Race | 113 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 0.13% |
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Athens Population by Race
Athens Population Pyramid $2021
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Athens Population by Age
Athens Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,099 | 2.53 | 41.4 |
| Non Family | 5,178 | 2.12 | 20.6 |
| Married | 3,000 | 3.1 | 76.8 |
| Female | 708 | 2.5 | 38.6 |
| Male | 213 | 4.53 | 56.3 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
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Athens Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 137 | 1.10% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 604 | 4.85% |
| High School Graduate | 2,168 | 17.39% |
| Some College | 1,605 | 12.88% |
| Associates Degree | 932 | 7.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,633 | 21.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,387 | 35.19% |
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Athens Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Athens Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,678 | 9,969 | 5,842 |
| Asian | 872 | 864 | 749 |
| Black | 426 | 414 | 261 |
| 2+ Races | 257 | 245 | 40 |
| Hispanic | 196 | 196 | 102 |
| Other Race | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
Athens Educational Attainment by Race
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$36,944
Average Earnings
$40,917
Average Male
$33,618
Average Female
Athens Earnings by Educational Attainment
Athens Language by Age
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Athens Language
90.58% of Athens residents speak only English, while 9.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.43% of the population.
Athens Language
Athens Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,269 | 7,226 | 37.50% |
| Multiple | 881 | 651 | 73.89% |
| Asian | 1,499 | 608 | 40.56% |
| Black | 831 | 343 | 41.28% |
| Hispanic | 523 | 153 | 29.25% |
| Other | 69 | 25 | 36.23% |
| Islander | 15 | 7 | 46.67% |
39.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
39.32%
Male Poverty Rate
38.71%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Athens
The race most likely to be in poverty in Athens is Multiple, with 73.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Athens is Hispanic, with 29.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 60.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.91%.
Athens Poverty
Athens Poverty Rate by Education
Athens Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
22.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.4%
Male Marriage Rate
20.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Athens Married by Age and Sex
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Athens Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Athens Marital Status by Race
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Athens Marital Status
Athens Veterans by War
Athens Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,018 | 4.14% |
| Black | 30 | 2.25% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 2.22% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.85% |
Athens Veterans by Race
Athens Veterans by Education
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18.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
Athens Veterans by Education
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53.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.9%
Employment Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
Athens Employment by Age
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Athens Employment by Race
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Athens Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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91.77%
Native Born
8.23%
Foreign Born
6.28%
Non Citizen
1.95%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.77% of Athens residents were born in the United States, with 66.68% having been born in Ohio. 6.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Athens Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 30,992 | -82 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 31,074 | -82 | -0.26% |
| 2019 | 31,156 | -82 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 31,238 | -649 | -2.04% |
| 2017 | 31,887 | -20 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 31,907 | 375 | 1.19% |
| 2015 | 31,532 | 1,007 | 3.30% |
| 2014 | 30,525 | 204 | 0.67% |
| 2013 | 30,321 | -173 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 30,494 | -299 | -0.97% |
| 2011 | 30,793 | -101 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 30,894 | 0.00% |