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Athens, OH
City in Athens County, Ohio.
Population
23,396
Land area
9.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,352
ZIP codes
0
Athens and its ZIP codes
Athens at a glance
- Athens is about 8.1 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 72nd among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $38,204, 46% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $247,000 (15% above Ohio) and median rent is $1,011 a month.
Local data for Athens, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Athens, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,204
Poverty rate
40.0%
Median home value
$247,000
Median rent
$1,011/mo
Homeownership
32.6%
Bachelor's or higher
64.1%
Median age
21.6
Average commute
16.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,107), Irish Americans (4,141), Italian Americans (1,579).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Athens County. PPP loans are for Athens.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,985
21,434 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,940
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$366M
FY 2026, $5,857 per person
How people get to work
Athens, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone46.1%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked21.8%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home20.2%
Average one-way commute: 16.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Athens, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
598
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
166
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 22°F
41.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Athens, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
6.7%
U.S. 12.1% -5.4 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Athens
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| The PlainsCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.3 |
| ChaunceyVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.6 |
| New MarshfieldCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.4 |
| MillfieldCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
| AlbanyVillage | 8.2 mi | 1.4 |
| AmesvilleVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| NelsonvilleCity | 10 mi | 4.7 |
| BuchtelVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| JacksonvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| TrimbleVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| StewartCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| GlousterVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Murray CityVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Carbon HillCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| ZaleskiVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| HaydenvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Athens, OH in?
- Athens is in Athens County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Athens, OH?
- About 23,396 people live in Athens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Athens?
- Nearby places include The Plains (3.2 mi), Chauncey (5.4 mi), New Marshfield (5.7 mi), Millfield (7.7 mi), Albany (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023