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Athens

County:
Athens County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
25.097
State:
Ohio

Athens is located in Athens County, Ohio. Athens has a 2025 population of 352 . It is also the county seat of Athens County . Athens is currently declining at a rate of -1.4% annually and its population has decreased by -5.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 371 in 2020.

The average household income in Athens is $79,826 with a poverty rate of 10.68%. The median age in Athens is 53.9 years: 58 years for males, and 50.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 83.7 males.

352
Total Population
14
Density (mi²)
-5 -1.4%
Growth

Athens Population

Athens Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Athens includes 100% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (100%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White281100%

Athens Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Athens' average per capita income is $49,375. Household income levels show a median of $82,778. The poverty rate stands at 10.68%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Families$125,750$101,082
Married Families$125,750-
Households$82,778$79,826
Non Families$33,750$43,111

$49,375

Average Income

$82,778

Median Household Income

10.68%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)