Athens County's estimated 2025 population is 66,356 with a growth rate of 2.83% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Athens County is the 37th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 65,175 and has seen a growth of 1.81% 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.
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
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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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