Athens County, Ohio
Athens County is home to 61,737 people. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Ohio rate (13.3%). The median household income is $56,001.
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| Measure | Value | Ohio | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 61,737 | 11,810,293 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $56,001 | $71,389 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 21.5% | 13.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 13.0% | 17.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.7% | 6.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.9% | 31.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $185,000 | $214,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $939 | $1,034 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 57.7% | 45.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.7% | 5.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 33.2 years | 39.7 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Hocking County
- Meigs County
- Morgan County
- Perry County
- Vinton County
- Washington County
- Wood County, West Virginia
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.