Athens County's estimated 2026 population is 63,716 with a growth rate of 0.39% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Athens County is the 41st largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 65,175 and has seen a growth of -2.24% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Athens County includes 90.65% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (90.65%)
Two or more races (4.32%)
Black or African American (2.5%)
Asian (2.11%)
Other race (0.35%)
Native American (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55,819 | 90.65% |
| Two or more races | 2,662 | 4.32% |
| Black or African American | 1,538 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 1,298 | 2.11% |
| Other race | 218 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Athens County's average per capita income is $42,830. Household income levels show a median of $53,837. The poverty rate stands at 22.11%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,002 | - |
| Families | $82,794 | $102,669 |
| Households | $53,837 | $75,116 |
| Non Families | $26,939 | $42,800 |
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