Athens, OH

Census Place

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2021 Population
24,507
1.89% 1-year decline
US Senator
Sherrod Brown
Democratic Party
US Senator
J. D. Vance
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
21.6
0.465% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
43.1%
11.3% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$33,524
5.9% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$210,600
7.34% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
11,830
1.52% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Athens, OH had a population of 24.5k people with a median age of 21.6 and a median household income of $33,524. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Athens, OH declined from 24,978 to 24,507, a −1.89% decrease and its median household income grew from $31,656 to $33,524, a 5.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Athens, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.56%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.46%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.88%), and White (Hispanic) (2.54%).

None of the households in Athens, 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.

93.2% of the residents in Athens, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Athens, OH are Ohio University-Main Campus (10,380 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Athens, OH was $210,600, and the homeownership rate was 31.9%.

Most people in Athens, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Athens, OH was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Athens, OH is home to a population of 24.5k people, from which 93.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.26% of Athens, OH residents were born outside of the country (2.02k people).

In 2021, there were 14.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.2k people) in Athens, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.36k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.09k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

93.2%
2021 Citizenship
93.6%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.2% of Athens, OH residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Athens, OH was 93.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Athens, OH
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    20.2k ± 360
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    1.36k ± 300
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.09k ± 219
3.33%
Hispanic Population
816 people

In 2021, there were 14.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.2k people) in Athens, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.36k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.09k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.33% of the people in Athens, OH are hispanic (816 people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    66,680 ± 6,322 people
  2. Mexico
    44,514 ± 5,170 people
  3. China
    34,822 ± 4,575 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,680 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,514 and China with 34,822.

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Foreign-Born Population

8.26%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
2.02k people
8.28%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
2.07k people

As of 2021, 8.26% of Athens, OH residents (2.02k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Athens, OH was 8.28%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    305 ± 189
  2. Vietnam
    117 ± 73
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    100 ± 52

Athens, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.61 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Athens, OH employs 11.8k people. The largest industries in Athens, OH are Educational Services (3,954 people), Accommodation & Food Services (2,738 people), and Retail Trade (1,136 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($111,908), Information ($60,192), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,025).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,152. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

11.8k
2021 Value
± 822
1.52%
1 Year growth
± 9.48%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Athens, OH grew at a rate of 1.52%, from 11.7k employees to 11.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Athens, OH, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,144 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,999 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,142 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Athens, OH.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

11.8k
2021 Value
± 822
1.52%
1 Year growth
± 9.48%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Athens, OH grew at a rate of 1.52%, from 11.7k employees to 11.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Athens, OH, are Educational Services (3,954 people), Accommodation & Food Services (2,738 people), and Retail Trade (1,136 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Athens, OH, though some of these residents may live in Athens, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$14,362
Median earning men ± $1,753
$9,271
Median earning women ± $1,865

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($60,673), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,585), and Public Administration ($26,607).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($26,719), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($26,645), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($26,542).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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
  1. $56.1B
  2. $53.3B
  3. $50B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B
2020 Value in Ohio
$1.24T
Projected 2050 Value in Ohio
91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

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

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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
  1. $44B
  2. $38.3B
  3. $30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

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

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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.

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown
Senator from Ohio1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
J. D. Vance
Senator from Ohio3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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.

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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.

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In 2021, universities in Athens, OH awarded 10,380 degrees. The student population of Athens, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 9,991 male students and 14,806 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Athens, OH are White (8,285 and 83%), followed by Black or African American (587 and 5.88%), Hispanic or Latino (350 and 3.51%), and Two or More Races (350 and 3.51%).

The largest universities in Athens, OH by number of degrees awarded are Ohio University-Main Campus (10,380 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Athens, OH are Registered Nursing (2,103 and 20.3%), General Business Administration & Management (445 and 4.29%), and Business Analytics. (360 and 3.47%).

The median tuition cost in Athens, OH for a public four year colleges is $12,840 for in-state students and $22,810 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Athens, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 24,797 (40.3% men and 59.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 24,797 students enrolled in Athens, OH, 40.3% men and 59.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 19,207 records, of which 60.3% were women and 39.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 232 degree-majors awarded
  2. 2,089 degree-majors awarded
  3. 266 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Athens, OH was General Psychology with 232 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
10,380 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ohio University-Main Campus with 10,380 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,085 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Athens, OH, which is 0.649 times less than the 6,295 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 8,285 degrees mean that there were 14.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 587 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($12,840) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($984) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Athens, OH was $210,600 in 2021, which is 0.86 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $196,200 to $210,600, a 7.34% increase. The homeownership rate in Athens, OH is 31.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Athens, OH have an average commute time of 14.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Athens, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Athens, OH is $33,524. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Athens, OH was Census Tract 9733 with a value of $78,897, followed by Census Tract 9730 and Census Tract 9732, with respective values of $55,438 and $46,439.

Property

$210,600
Median Property Value 2021
±$13,851
$2,156
Median Property Taxes
±$304

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, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

31.9%
Homeownership
2021
67.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 31.9% of the housing units in Athens, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 30.7%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9733
  2. Census Tract 9730
  3. Census Tract 9732

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Athens, OH was Census Tract 9733 with a value of $78,897, followed by Census Tract 9730 and Census Tract 9732, with respective values of $55,438 and $46,439.

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

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Household Income

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$33,524
Median Household Income
± $4,652
6.75k
Number of Households
± 624

In 2021, the median household income of the 6.75k households in Athens, OH grew to $33,524 from the previous year's value of $31,656.

The following chart displays the households in Athens, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Athens, OH is from Ohio.
0.456
2021 Wage GINI in Ohio
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (50.2%)
  2. Walked (28.2%)
  3. Worked At Home (13.2%)

In 2021, 50.2% of workers in Athens, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (28.2%) and those who worked at home (13.2%).

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Commute Time

14.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Athens, OH have a shorter commute time (14.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.14% of the workforce in Athens, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

43.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Athens, OH (7.18k out of 16.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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.

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94.9% of the population of Athens, OH has health coverage, with 65.4% on employee plans, 9.52% on Medicaid, 4.66% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 1.02% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Athens County, OH see 1420 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.57% increase from the previous year (1371 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4093 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 179 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,420 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Athens County, OH

Primary care physicians in Athens County, OH see an average of 1,420 patients per year. This represents a 3.57% increase from the previous year (1,371 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.4% under 18 years, 62.6% between 18 and 34 years, 15% between 35 and 64 years, and 5.07% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.15%
Uninsured
65.4%
Employer Coverage
9.52%
Medicaid
4.66%
Medicare
14.3%
Non-Group
1.02%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Athens, OH declined by 1.11% from 5.2% to 5.15%.

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