Athens, Ohio Population 2022
Athens is a city located in Athens County Ohio. Athens has a 2020 population of 24,362. It is also the county seat of Athens County. Athens is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually but its population has increased by 0.40% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,266 in 2010.
The average household income in Athens is $54,317 with a poverty rate of 47.35%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $875 per month, and the median house value is $191,700. The median age in Athens is 21.4 years, 21.5 years for males, and 21.2 years for females.
Athens Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Athenswas:
- White: 83.91%
- Asian: 6.00%
- Black or African American: 5.59%
- Two or more races: 3.51%
- Other race: 0.69%
- Native American: 0.16%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.13%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 64,943 | -192 | -0.30% |
| 2020 | 65,135 | -192 | -0.29% |
| 2019 | 65,327 | -192 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 65,519 | -984 | -1.50% |
| 2017 | 66,503 | 151 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 66,352 | 466 | 0.70% |
| 2015 | 65,886 | 1,103 | 1.67% |
| 2014 | 64,783 | 189 | 0.29% |
| 2013 | 64,594 | -16 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 64,610 | -469 | -0.73% |
| 2011 | 65,079 | -94 | -0.14% |
| 2010 | 65,173 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,965 | 83.91% |
| Asian | 1,500 | 6.00% |
| Black or African American | 1,396 | 5.59% |
| Two or More Races | 878 | 3.51% |
| Some Other Race | 173 | 0.69% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.13% |
Athens Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,494 | 2.55 | 32.3 |
| Non Family | 4,218 | 2.3 | 15.1 |
| Married | 1,721 | 2.89 | 72.6 |
| Female | 386 | 2.81 | 38.6 |
| Male | 169 | 4.81 | 37.3 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 0.83% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 229 | 3.07% |
| High School Graduate | 945 | 12.67% |
| Some College | 836 | 11.21% |
| Associates Degree | 414 | 5.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,883 | 25.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,090 | 41.43% |
Athens Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,036 | 5,815 | 3,919 |
| Asian | 789 | 781 | 716 |
| Black | 347 | 342 | 206 |
| Hispanic | 150 | 105 | 74 |
| 2+ Races | 98 | 86 | 40 |
| Other Race | 83 | 38 | 38 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 |
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 asian people with a rate of 90.75%.
$36,518
Average Earnings
$40,417
Average Male
$31,580
Average Female
Athens Language by Age
Athens Language
89.30% of Athens residents speak only English, while 10.70% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.99% of the population.
Athens Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,404 | 6,240 | 46.55% |
| Asian | 1,336 | 608 | 45.51% |
| Multiple | 659 | 469 | 71.17% |
| Black | 745 | 358 | 48.05% |
| Hispanic | 430 | 181 | 42.09% |
| Other | 53 | NaN% | |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 100.00% |
47.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
47.67%
Male Poverty Rate
47.00%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Athens
The race most likely to be in poverty in Athens is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Athens is Hispanic, with 42.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 67.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 58.79%.
Athens Marital Status
Marriage Rates
15.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
16.2%
Male Marriage Rate
15.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Athens Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 632 | 3.22% |
| Black | 30 | 2.43% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 2.38% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.95% |
Athens Veterans by Education
19.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
65.87%
Born in Athens
90.74%
Native Born
9.26%
Foreign Born
7.28%
Non Citizen
1.97%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.74% of Athens residents were born in the United States, with 65.87% having been born in Ohio. 7.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24,362 | -58 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 24,420 | -58 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 24,478 | -58 | -0.24% |
| 2019 | 24,536 | -58 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 24,594 | -595 | -2.36% |
| 2017 | 25,189 | -56 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 25,245 | 387 | 1.56% |
| 2015 | 24,858 | 980 | 4.10% |
| 2014 | 23,878 | 194 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 23,684 | -220 | -0.92% |
| 2012 | 23,904 | -257 | -1.06% |
| 2011 | 24,161 | -105 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 24,266 | 2,924 | 1.29% |
| 2000 | 21,342 | 77 | 0.04% |
| 1990 | 21,265 | 1,522 | 0.75% |
| 1980 | 19,743 | -4,425 | -2.00% |
| 1970 | 24,168 | 7,698 | 3.91% |
| 1960 | 16,470 | 4,810 | 3.51% |
| 1950 | 11,660 | 3,964 | 4.24% |
| 1940 | 7,696 | 444 | 0.60% |
| 1930 | 7,252 | 834 | 1.23% |
| 1920 | 6,418 | 955 | 1.62% |
| 1910 | 5,463 | 2,397 | 5.95% |
| 1900 | 3,066 | 446 | 1.58% |
| 1890 | 2,620 | 0.00% |