Athens County, OH

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2023 Population

61,573

0.485% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

32.8

1.86% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

22.1%

9.55% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$53,837

10.4% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$173,800

7.48% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

28,676

1.62% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Athens County, OH had a population of 61.6k people with a median age of 32.8 and a median household income of $53,837. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Athens County, OH grew from 61,276 to 61,573, a 0.485% increase and its median household income grew from $48,750 to $53,837, a 10.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Athens County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.84%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.48%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.1%), and White (Hispanic) (1.5%).

None of the households in Athens County, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.4% of the residents in Athens County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Athens County, OH are Ohio University-Main Campus (9,599 degrees awarded in 2022), Hocking College (540 degrees), and Tri-County Adult Career Center (27 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Athens County, OH was $173,800, and the homeownership rate was 61.9%.

Most people in Athens County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Athens County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Athens County, OH borders Hocking County, OH, Meigs County, OH, Morgan County, OH, Perry County, OH, Vinton County, OH, Washington County, OH, and Wood County, WV.

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Population & Diversity

Athens County, OH is home to a population of 61.6k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.77% of Athens County, OH residents were born outside of the country (2.32k people).

In 2023, there were 23.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (54.9k people) in Athens County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.37k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.53k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.4%

2023 Citizenship

97.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.4% of Athens County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Athens County, OH was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Athens County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Athens County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
54.9k ± 103
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.37k ± 317
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.53k ± 195

2.24%

Hispanic Population

1.38k people

2.24% of the people in Athens County, OH are hispanic (1.38k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Athens County, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
65,962 ± 6,288 people
Mexico
43,233 ± 5,095 people
China
34,193 ± 4,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,962 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,233 and China with 34,193.

Foreign-Born Population

3.77%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.32k people

3.97%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.43k people

As of 2023, 3.77% of Athens County, OH residents (2.32k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Athens County, OH was 3.97%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Athens County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,256 ± 231
Gulf War (2001-)
924 ± 312
Gulf War (1990s)
450 ± 118

Athens County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Athens County, OH employs 28.7k people. The largest industries in Athens County, OH are Educational Services (6,928 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,308 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,384 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($88,295), Utilities ($73,571), and Wholesale Trade ($60,927).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

28.7k

2023 Value

± 1,219

1.62%

1 Year growth

± 5.98%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Athens County, OH grew at a rate of 1.62%, from 28.2k employees to 28.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Athens County, OH, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3,872 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,838 people), and Management Occupations (2,763 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Athens County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

28.7k

2023 Value

± 1,219

1.62%

1 Year growth

± 5.98%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Athens County, OH grew at a rate of 1.62%, from 28.2k employees to 28.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Athens County, OH, are Educational Services (6,928 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,308 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,384 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Athens County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Athens County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,547

Median earning men ± $4,157

$26,613

Median earning women ± $2,288

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($66,058), Wholesale Trade ($60,284), and Manufacturing ($49,645).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($82,738), Wholesale Trade ($66,250), and Public Administration ($44,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

83
Other Services (except Public Administration)
58
Retail Trade
54
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$176k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$82.8k
Retail Trade
$44.9k
Accommodation and Food Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Athens County, OH went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.7%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Athens County, OH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Athens County, OH awarded 10,166 degrees. The student population of Athens County, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 10,621 male students and 15,515 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Athens County, OH are White (8,038 and 81.8%), followed by Black or African American (611 and 6.22%), Hispanic or Latino (415 and 4.22%), and Two or More Races (317 and 3.23%).

The largest universities in Athens County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Ohio University-Main Campus (9,599 and 94.4%), Hocking College (540 and 5.31%), and Tri-County Adult Career Center (27 and 0.266%).

The most popular majors in Athens County, OH are Registered Nursing (1,792 and 17.6%), General Business Administration & Management (403 and 3.96%), and Business Analytics (365 and 3.59%).

The median tuition cost in Athens County, OH for a public four year colleges is $13,352 for in-state students and $23,720 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Athens County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 26,136 (40.6% men and 59.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 26,136 students enrolled in Athens County, OH, 40.6% men and 59.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 20,296 records, of which 60.4% were women and 39.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Business Analytics
222 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
1,714 degrees awarded
General Psychology
225 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Athens County, OH was Business Analytics with 222 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Athens County, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Ohio University-Main Campus
9,599 degrees awarded
Hocking College
540 degrees awarded
Tri-County Adult Career Center
27 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ohio University-Main Campus with 9,599 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 3,879 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Athens County, OH, which is 0.617 times less than the 6,287 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 8,038 degrees mean that there were 13.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 611 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($13,352) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,580) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($918) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.724% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.05M), Some college (1.98M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Athens County, OH was $173,800 in 2023, which is 0.573 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $161,700 to $173,800, a 7.48% increase. The homeownership rate in Athens County, OH is 61.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Athens County, OH have an average commute time of 22.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Athens County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Athens County, OH is $53,837. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Athens County, OH was Census Tract 9733 with a value of $77,941, followed by Census Tract 9738 and Census Tract 9737, with respective values of $77,820 and $72,093.

In 2023, 20.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Athens County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.39%.

Housing

Property

$173,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,390

$14,071

Median Property Taxes

±$829

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Athens County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Athens County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.9%

Homeownership

2023

66.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 61.9% of the housing units in Athens County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Athens County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9733
Census Tract 9738
Census Tract 9737

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Athens County, OH was Census Tract 9733 with a value of $77,941, followed by Census Tract 9738 and Census Tract 9737, with respective values of $77,820 and $72,093.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Athens County, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,837

Median Household Income

± $3,216

22.7k

Number of Households

± 1,116

In 2023, the median household income of the 22.7k households in Athens County, OH grew to $53,837 from the previous year's value of $48,750.

The following chart displays the households in Athens County, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Athens County, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2022, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0361% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (67.1%)
Worked At Home (11.7%)
Walked (11.7%)

In 2023, 67.1% of workers in Athens County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.7%) and those who walked to work (11.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Athens County, OH have a shorter commute time (22.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.9% of the workforce in Athens County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Athens County, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Athens County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Athens County, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 20.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Athens County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.39%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

22.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Athens County, OH (11.9k out of 53.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Athens County, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 23.3% of the children was living in poverty in Athens County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 8.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.2% of the population of Athens County, OH has health coverage, with 52.4% on employee plans, 17.2% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 1.63% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Athens County, OH see 1455 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.46% increase from the previous year (1420 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4137 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 163 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,455 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Athens County, OH

Primary care physicians in Athens County, OH see an average of 1,455 patients per year. This represents a 2.46% increase from the previous year (1,420 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Athens County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.6% under 18 years, 33.5% between 18 and 34 years, 32.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.77%

Uninsured

52.4%

Employer Coverage

17.2%

Medicaid

10.8%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

1.63%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Athens County, OH declined by 3.28% from 5.96% to 5.77%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Athens County, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 55.2 in Athens County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Athens County, OH.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.3% in Athens County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Athens County, OH.