2023 ACS Census Data · Population 61,573
Athens County is a mid-sized county in Ohio with a population of 61,573. The median household income is $53,837, 17% below the national average. The poverty rate is 22.1%, median home value is $173,800, and 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 47% above the national average.
Population
61,573
2023 estimate
Rank #875 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$53,837
Household
Rank #2437 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$173,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #1585 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
35.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #409 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
21% below Ohio avg·17% below national avg
Poverty Rate
72% below Ohio avg·48% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% below Ohio avg·1% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$29,474
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
22.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
56.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
5% below Ohio avg·17% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
3% above Ohio avg·3% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
16% below Ohio avg·15% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
35% below Ohio avg·26% below national avg
Housing Units
26,466
Households
22,722
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,346
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
85.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
56% above Ohio avg·47% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Ohio avg·4% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.6%
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