Athens township is located in Athens County Ohio. Athens township has a 2024 population of 32,832. Athens township is currently growing at a rate of 6.25% annually and its population has increased by 8.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,142 in 2020.
The average household income in Athens township is $71,385 with a poverty rate of 35.15%. The median age in Athens township is 23 years: 23.5 years for males, and 22.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Athens township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,828 | 85.7% |
| Asian | 1,562 | 5.39% |
| Two or more races | 1,380 | 4.76% |
| Black or African American | 1,095 | 3.78% |
| Other race | 52 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.07% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,502 | 2.31 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Non Family | 5,885 | 1.9 | 23.8 | 76.2 |
| Married | 2,870 | 2.9 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Female | 453 | 3.13 | 43 | 57 |
| Male | 294 | 3.48 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
43.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 570 | 4.44% |
| Associates Degree | 848 | 6.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,130 | 24.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,268 | 33.23% |
| High School Graduate | 1,933 | 15.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 0.3% |
| Some College | 2,056 | 16.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,775 | 10,236 | 5,887 |
| Asian | 799 | 799 | 751 |
| 2+ Races | 549 | 495 | 203 |
| Black | 445 | 434 | 352 |
| Hispanic | 308 | 303 | 198 |
| Other Race | 39 | 35 | 28 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 13 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,099 | $39,519 | $26,923 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,133 | $71,882 | $62,250 |
| High School Graduate | $24,808 | $32,589 | $21,517 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,000 | $16,316 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,599 | $41,301 | $36,523 |
| Some College | $28,234 | $22,368 | $33,995 |
$38,599
Average Earnings
$41,301
Average Male
$36,523
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.7% of Athens township residents speak only English, while 9.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,465 | 6,417 | 34.75% |
| Asian | 1,437 | 602 | 41.89% |
| Multiple | 1,018 | 405 | 39.78% |
| Black | 632 | 193 | 30.54% |
| Hispanic | 504 | 127 | 25.2% |
| Other | 45 | 15 | 33.33% |
| Native | 15 | 13 | 86.67% |
35.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.08%
Male Poverty Rate
35.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Athens township is Native, with 86.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Athens township is Hispanic, with 25.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 54.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.16% |
| Some College | 29.54% |
| High School | 20.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 43.84% |
| Female Employed | 31.57% |
| Male Employed | 28.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,986 | $119,983 |
| Households | $45,090 | $71,385 |
| Married Families | $117,521 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,530 | $40,727 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.0%
Male Marriage Rate
22.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,169
Number of Veterans
1,096
Male Veterans
73
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 441 |
| Vietnam | 328 |
| First Gulf War | 305 |
| World War II | 73 |
| Korea | 63 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 298 |
| 18 to 34 | 254 |
| 35 to 54 | 247 |
| 75+ | 192 |
| 55 to 64 | 178 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,022 | 4.52% |
| 2+ Races | 122 | 10.26% |
| Black | 25 | 2.43% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.37%
Born in Athens township
92.5%
Native Born
7.5%
Foreign Born
5.69%
Non Citizen
1.81%
Naturalized
92.5% of Athens township residents were born in the United States, with 66.37% having been born in Ohio. 5.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 42,492 | 1,932 | 4.76% |
| 2028 | 40,560 | 1,932 | 5% |
| 2027 | 38,628 | 1,932 | 5.26% |
| 2026 | 36,696 | 1,932 | 5.56% |
| 2025 | 34,764 | 1,932 | 5.88% |
| 2024 | 32,832 | 1,932 | 6.25% |
| 2023 | 30,900 | 1,932 | 6.67% |
| 2022 | 28,968 | 1,978 | 7.33% |
| 2021 | 26,990 | -3,152 | -10.46% |
| 2020 | 30,142 | -1,126 | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 31,268 | -33 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 31,301 | -623 | -1.95% |
| 2017 | 31,924 | -4 | -0.01% |
| 2016 | 31,928 | 367 | 1.16% |
| 2015 | 31,561 | 1,011 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 30,550 | 213 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 30,337 | -172 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 30,509 | -293 | -0.95% |
| 2011 | 30,802 | -98 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 30,900 | 0 | 0% |