Athens County's estimated 2026 population is 63,314 with a growth rate of 0.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Athens County is the 42nd largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 65,175 and has seen a growth of -2.86% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 33.2 years
Female: 33.6 years
Male: 32.7 years
There are 52,585 adults, (9,302 of whom are seniors) in Athens County.
Female: 31,005 (50.2%)
Male: 30,732 (49.8%)
The racial composition of Athens County includes 89.72% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55,392 | 89.72% |
| Two or more races | 3,280 | 5.31% |
| Black or African American | 1,368 | 2.22% |
| Asian | 1,299 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 374 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.04% |
Athens County's average per capita income is $43,470. Household income levels show a median of $56,001. The poverty rate stands at 21.49%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,910 | - |
| Families | $84,311 | $102,013 |
| Households | $56,001 | $77,790 |
| Non Families | $28,716 | $50,507 |
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