Athens is a city located in Ohio. With a 2020 population of 24,588, it is the 63rd largest city in Ohio and the 1568th largest city in the United States. Athens is currently declining at a rate of -0.20% annually but its population has increased by 3.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,832 in 2010. Athens reached it's highest population of 25,286 in 2016. Spanning over 10 miles, Athens has a population density of 2,502 people per square mile.
The average household income in Athens is $48,628 with a poverty rate of 48.16%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $805 per month, and the median house value is $190,200. The median age in Athens is 21.3 years, 21.5 years for males, and 21.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.9 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Athens was:
| Year | Total Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 64,126 | -846 | -1.32% |
| 2019 | 64,972 | -846 | -1.30% |
| 2018 | 65,818 | -846 | -1.29% |
| 2017 | 66,664 | 194 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 66,470 | 522 | 0.79% |
| 2015 | 65,948 | 1,170 | 1.77% |
| 2014 | 64,778 | 194 | 0.30% |
| 2013 | 64,584 | -19 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 64,603 | -467 | -0.72% |
| 2011 | 65,070 | -105 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 65,175 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,715 | 83.63% |
| Asian | 1,577 | 6.37% |
| Black or African American | 1,304 | 5.26% |
| Two or More Races | 886 | 3.58% |
| Some Other Race | 191 | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 0.16% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,733 | 2.42 | 30.4 |
| Non Family | 4,565 | 2.12 | 15.7 |
| Married | 1,672 | 2.92 | 69.6 |
| Female | 347 | 3.24 | 33.4 |
| Male | 149 | 4.33 | 34.9 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 0.58% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 219 | 3.00% |
| High School Graduate | 913 | 12.52% |
| Some College | 981 | 13.45% |
| Associates Degree | 331 | 4.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,602 | 21.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,207 | 43.96% |
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 87.90%.
87.83% of Athens residents speak only English, while 12.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.30% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,919 | 5,938 | 45.96% |
| Asian | 1,402 | 711 | 50.71% |
| Multiple | 660 | 484 | 73.33% |
| Black | 765 | 441 | 57.65% |
| Hispanic | 539 | 309 | 57.33% |
| Other | 144 | 61 | 42.36% |
| Islander | 39 | 7 | 17.95% |
48.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
48.10%
Male Poverty Rate
48.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Athens is Multiple, with 73.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Athens is Islander, with 17.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 68.60%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 55.29%.
15.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
16.4%
Male Marriage Rate
15.1%
Female Marriage Rate
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 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 578 | 2.99% |
| Black | 45 | 3.93% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 2.34% |
| Asian | 17 | 1.18% |
15.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.2%
Labor Force Participation
46.5%
Employment Rate
9%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
89.51%
Native Born
10.49%
Foreign Born
8.39%
Non Citizen
89.51% of Athens residents were born in the United States, with 63.94% having been born in Ohio. 8.39% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24,588 | -50 | -0.20% |
| 2019 | 24,638 | -50 | -0.20% |
| 2018 | 24,688 | -548 | -2.17% |
| 2017 | 25,236 | -50 | -0.20% |
| 2016 | 25,286 | 409 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 24,877 | 998 | 4.18% |
| 2014 | 23,879 | 198 | 0.84% |
| 2013 | 23,681 | -223 | -0.93% |
| 2012 | 23,904 | -253 | -1.05% |
| 2011 | 24,157 | -111 | -0.46% |
| 2010 | 24,268 | 2,926 | 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% |