Athens, OH

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2022 Population

22,698

7.38% 1-year decline

2022 Median Age

21.9

1.39% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

43%

0.186% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$34,493

2.89% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$232,200

10.3% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

11,309

4.4% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Athens, OH had a population of 22.7k people with a median age of 21.9 and a median household income of $34,493. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Athens, OH declined from 24,507 to 22,698, a −7.38% decrease and its median household income grew from $33,524 to $34,493, a 2.89% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Athens, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.03%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.45%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.93%), and White (Hispanic) (2.24%).

None of the households in Athens, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.4% of the residents in Athens, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Athens, OH are Ohio University-Main Campus (9,599 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Athens, OH was $232,200, and the homeownership rate was 32.2%.

Most people in Athens, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Athens, OH was 2 cars per household.

United States

Population & Diversity

Athens, OH is home to a population of 22.7k people, from which 93.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 8.32% of Athens, OH residents were born outside of the country (1.89k people).

In 2022, there were 13.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (18.7k people) in Athens, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.37k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.01k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.4%

2022 Citizenship

93.2%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 93.4% of Athens, OH residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Athens, OH was 93.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Athens, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Athens, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
18.7k ± 349
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.37k ± 256
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.01k ± 179

3.12%

Hispanic Population

708 people

3.12% of the people in Athens, OH are hispanic (708 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Athens, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

India
65,962 ± 6,288 people
Mexico
43,233 ± 5,095 people
China
34,193 ± 4,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,962 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,233 and China with 34,193.

Foreign-Born Population

8.32%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.89k people

8.26%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.02k people

As of 2022, 8.32% of Athens, OH residents (1.89k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Athens, OH was 8.26%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Athens, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
290 ± 174
Vietnam
148 ± 86
World War II
73 ± 66

Athens, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.96 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Athens, OH employs 11.3k people. The largest industries in Athens, OH are Educational Services (3,604 people), Accommodation & Food Services (2,514 people), and Retail Trade (1,224 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($162,917), Information ($112,569), and Utilities ($83,750).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

11.3k

2022 Value

± 793

−4.4%

1 Year decline

± 10.3%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Athens, OH declined at a rate of −4.4%, from 11.8k employees to 11.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Athens, OH, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,963 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,956 people), and Management Occupations (982 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Athens, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in the United States (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

11.3k

2022 Value

± 793

−4.4%

1 Year decline

± 10.3%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Athens, OH declined at a rate of −4.4%, from 11.8k employees to 11.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Athens, OH, are Educational Services (3,604 people), Accommodation & Food Services (2,514 people), and Retail Trade (1,224 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Athens, OH, though some of these residents may live in Athens, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$15,797

Median earning men ± $1,778

$10,414

Median earning women ± $1,409

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($205,292), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,375), and Public Administration ($29,583).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($34,189), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($29,097), and Information ($28,958).

Civics

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Senator Elections

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The following chart shows elected senators in the United States over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

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Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Athens, OH awarded 9,599 degrees. The student population of Athens, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 9,606 male students and 14,539 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Athens, OH are White (7,565 and 81.7%), followed by Black or African American (574 and 6.2%), Hispanic or Latino (395 and 4.26%), and Two or More Races (298 and 3.22%).

The largest universities in Athens, OH by number of degrees awarded are Ohio University-Main Campus (9,599 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Athens, OH are Registered Nursing (1,741 and 18.1%), General Business Administration & Management (403 and 4.2%), and Business Analytics (365 and 3.8%).

The median tuition cost in Athens, OH for a public four year colleges is $13,352 for in-state students and $23,720 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Athens, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 24,145 (39.8% men and 60.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 24,145 students enrolled in Athens, OH, 39.8% men and 60.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,770 records, of which 61% were women and 39% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Business Analytics
222 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
1,714 degrees awarded
General Psychology
225 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Athens, OH was Business Analytics with 222 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Athens, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Ohio University-Main Campus

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

9,599 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ohio University-Main Campus with 9,599 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 3,574 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Athens, OH, which is 0.593 times less than the 6,025 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,565 degrees mean that there were 13.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 574 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($13,352) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($918) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.724% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.05M), Some college (1.98M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Athens, OH was $232,200 in 2022, which is 0.824 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $210,600 to $232,200, a 10.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Athens, OH is 32.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Athens, OH have an average commute time of 16.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Athens, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Athens, OH is $34,493. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Athens, OH was Census Tract 9733 with a value of $76,893, followed by Census Tract 9730 and Census Tract 9732, with respective values of $56,210 and $51,549.

Housing

Property

$232,200

Median Property Value 2022

±$13,921

$2,125

Median Property Taxes

±$271

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Athens, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Athens, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

32.2%

Homeownership

2022

66.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 32.2% of the housing units in Athens, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 31.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Athens, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9733
Census Tract 9730
Census Tract 9732

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Athens, OH was Census Tract 9733 with a value of $76,893, followed by Census Tract 9730 and Census Tract 9732, with respective values of $56,210 and $51,549.

The following map shows all of the places in Athens, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$34,493

Median Household Income

± $5,255

6.6k

Number of Households

± 578

In 2022, the median household income of the 6.6k households in Athens, OH grew to $34,493 from the previous year's value of $33,524.

The following chart displays the households in Athens, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Athens, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2022, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0361% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (49%)
Walked (28.3%)
Worked At Home (14.4%)

In 2022, 49% of workers in Athens, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (28.3%) and those who worked at home (14.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Athens, OH have a shorter commute time (16.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.22% of the workforce in Athens, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Athens, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Athens, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Athens, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

43% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Athens, OH (6.8k out of 15.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Athens, OH is White, followed by Asian and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.4% of the population of Athens, OH has health coverage, with 64.8% on employee plans, 9.97% on Medicaid, 4.16% on Medicare, 14.9% on non-group plans, and 1.59% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Athens County, OH see 1455 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.46% increase from the previous year (1420 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4137 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 163 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,455 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Athens County, OH

Primary care physicians in Athens County, OH see an average of 1,455 patients per year. This represents a 2.46% increase from the previous year (1,420 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Athens County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.5% under 18 years, 62.5% between 18 and 34 years, 16.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 5.23% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.6%

Uninsured

64.8%

Employer Coverage

9.97%

Medicaid

4.16%

Medicare

14.9%

Non-Group

1.59%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Athens, OH declined by 10.6% from 5.15% to 4.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Athens, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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