Athens County, OH

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2019 Population

65,917

0.0288% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

Rob Portman

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

29.6

2.42% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

30.2%

1.57% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$40,905

8.28% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$129,600

6.23% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

28,134

2.42% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Athens County, OH had a population of 65.9k people with a median age of 29.6 and a median household income of $40,905. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Athens County, OH declined from 65,936 to 65,917, a −0.0288% decrease and its median household income grew from $37,778 to $40,905, a 8.28% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Athens County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.89%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.63%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.62%), and White (Hispanic) (1.45%). 0% of the households in Athens County, OH speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

96.8% of the residents in Athens County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Athens County, OH are Ohio University-Main Campus (10,725 degrees awarded in 2020), Hocking College (591 degrees), and Tri-County Adult Career Center (28 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Athens County, OH was $129,600, and the homeownership rate was 57.8%. Most people in Athens County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20 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.

United States Ohio Athens, OH

Diversity

Athens County, OH is home to a population of 65.9k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.38% of Athens County, OH residents were born outside of the country (2.89k people).

In 2019, there were 31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.1k people) in Athens County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.91k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.74k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Athens County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
59.1k ± 35
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.91k ± 114
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.74k ± 272

1.92%

Hispanic Population

1.27k people

1.92% of the people in Athens County, OH are hispanic (1.27k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.38%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.89k people

4.57%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.02k people

As of 2019, 4.38% of Athens County, OH residents (2.89k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Athens County, OH was 4.57%, 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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Athens County, OH was 29.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 30, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 30. But people in Athens County, OH are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Athens County, OH residents was 29.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

India
63,303 ± 6,160 people
Mexico
44,693 ± 5,180 people
China
34,554 ± 4,557 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 63,303 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,693 and China with 34,554.

Citizenship

96.8%

2019 Citizenship

96.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 96.8% of Athens County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Athens County, OH was 96.5%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,055 ± 166
Gulf War (1990s)
496 ± 154
Gulf War (2001-)
469 ± 152

Athens County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.13 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Ohio. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Ohio, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Ohio across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Athens County, OH is $40,905. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Athens County, OH was Census Tract 9733 with a value of $66,491, followed by Census Tract 9730 and Census Tract 9737, with respective values of $65,227 and $56,292.

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,688. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Athens County, OH employs 28.1k people. The largest industries in Athens County, OH are Educational Services (7,261 people), Accommodation & Food Services (3,685 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,527 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($81,964), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($58,000), and Public Administration ($43,762).

Wages

Median Household Income

$40,905

2019 value

± $2,063

8.28%

1 Year Growth

± 8.74%

Households in Athens County, OH have a median annual income of $40,905, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $37,778 in 2018, which represents a 8.28% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Athens County, OH compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$65,641

Average Male Salary in Ohio

± $1,032

$48,688

Average Female Salary in Ohio

± $771

In 2019, full-time male employees in Ohio made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Ohio

Asian
$64,199 ± $5,065
White
$50,885 ± $647
American Indian
$40,448 ± $14,829

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Ohio workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.26 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Ohio.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.46

2019 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.461

2018 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2019, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.131% decline from 2018 to 2019, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9733
Census Tract 9730
Census Tract 9737

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Athens County, OH was Census Tract 9733 with a value of $66,491, followed by Census Tract 9730 and Census Tract 9737, with respective values of $65,227 and $56,292.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

30.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Athens County, OH (16.9k out of 56.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
14,882 ± 721
Two Or More
926 ± 320
Asian
619 ± 249

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.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

28.1k

2019 Value

± 1,115

2.42%

1 Year growth

± 5.46%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Athens County, OH grew at a rate of 2.42%, from 27.5k employees to 28.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Athens County, OH, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3,490 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (3,059 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,840 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Athens County, OH.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Athens County, OH, by number of employees, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3,490 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (3,059 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,840 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Athens County, OH has an unusually high number of residents working as Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2.04 times higher than expected), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.88 times), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.86 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Athens County, OH, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($63,281), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($57,609), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($54,063).

Industries

Employment by Industries

28.1k

2019 Value

± 1,115

2.42%

1 Year growth

± 5.46%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Athens County, OH grew at a rate of 2.42%, from 27.5k employees to 28.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Athens County, OH, are Educational Services (7,261 people), Accommodation & Food Services (3,685 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,527 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Athens County, OH, by number of employees, are Educational Services (7,261 people), Accommodation & Food Services (3,685 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,527 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Athens County, OH has an unusually high number of Educational Services (2.78 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (1.74 times), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.1 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Athens County, OH, by median earnings, are Utilities ($81,964), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($58,000), and Public Administration ($43,762).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $57.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($53.5B) and Mixed freight ($52.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Ohio.

$685B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.25T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

81.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $685B. This is expected to increase 81.7% to $1.25T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$46.1B
Indiana
$39.9B
Pennsylvania
$32.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $46.1B, followed by Indiana with $39.9B and Pennsylvania and $32.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

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%). The most partisan county was Holmes County, OH with 83.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman 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 16 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Ohio.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Athens County, OH

56.7% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Ohio

Holmes County, OH
83.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Putnam County, OH
82.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Mercer County, OH
81.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Ohio was Holmes County, OH with 83.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Ohio colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Rob Portman

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman 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 Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 16 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 2020, universities in Athens County, OH awarded 11,344 degrees. The student population of Athens County, OH is skewed towards women, with 11,587 male students and 16,585 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Athens County, OH are White (9,131 and 83.3%), followed by Black or African American (616 and 5.62%), Hispanic or Latino (381 and 3.48%), and Two or More Races (359 and 3.28%).

The largest universities in Athens County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Ohio University-Main Campus (10,725 and 94.5%), Hocking College (591 and 5.21%), and Tri-County Adult Career Center (28 and 0.247%).

The most popular majors in Athens County, OH are Registered Nursing (2,426 and 21.4%), General Business Administration & Management (492 and 4.34%), and Health Care Administration & Management (337 and 2.97%).

The median tuition cost in Athens County, OH for a public four year colleges is $12,612 for in-state students and $22,406 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
2,347 degree-majorss awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
244 degree-majorss awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
215 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Athens County, OH was Registered Nursing with 2,347 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

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Ohio University-Main Campus
10,725 degrees awarded
Hocking College
591 degrees awarded
Tri-County Adult Career Center
28 degrees awarded

$12,612

Median In-State Public

In 2020, the Athens County, OH institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ohio University-Main Campus with 10,725 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

4,510

Degrees Awarded to Men

6,834

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 4,510 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Athens County, OH, which is 0.66 times less than the 6,834 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Athens County, OH by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
9,131 degrees awarded
Black or African American
616 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
381 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Athens County, OH was White students. These 9,131 degrees mean that there were 14.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 616 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Athens County, OH was $129,600 in 2019, which is 0.539 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $122,000 to $129,600, a 6.23% increase. The homeownership rate in Athens County, OH is 57.8%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Athens County, OH have an average commute time of 20 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.

Housing

Property Value

$129,600

2019 Median

± $8,773

$122,000

2018 Median

± $6,373

In 2019, the median property value in Athens County, OH grew to to $129,600 from the previous year's value of $122,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Athens County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Athens County, OH the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

Household Income

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

$40,905

Median Household Income

± $2,063

22.6k

Number of Households

± 839

In 2019, the median household income of the 22.6k households in Athens County, OH grew to $40,905 from the previous year's value of $37,778.

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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Athens County, OH 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 $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

57.8%

2019 Homeownership

56.1%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 57.8% of the housing units in Athens County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Athens County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Athens County, OH have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.99% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (71.2%)
Walked (14.1%)
Carpooled (7.58%)

In 2019, 71.2% of workers in Athens County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (14.1%) and those who carpooled to work (7.58%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

93.9% of the population of Athens County, OH has health coverage, with 51.9% on employee plans, 19.2% on Medicaid, 10% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 0.977% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Ohio was $8,712 in 2014. This is a 5.14% increase from the previous year ($8,286).

Primary care physicians in Athens County, OH see 1371 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.93% increase from the previous year (1332 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4666 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 187 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Lawrence County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (19.1%). Additionally, Jackson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (42.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,371 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Athens County, OH

Primary care physicians in Athens County, OH see an average of 1,371 patients per year. This represents a 2.93% increase from the previous year (1,332 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,712

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Ohio

$4,371

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,007

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,038

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Ohio (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.14%, from $8,286 to $8,712.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.14%

Uninsured

51.9%

Employer Coverage

19.2%

Medicaid

10%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

0.977%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Athens County, OH declined by 2.19% from 6.28% to 6.14%.

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.