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Athens, OH Micro Area

U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.

Demographics

61,737 Population
503.64 Square Miles
122.58 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
33.2 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
14.82%
18 to 34
37.75%
35 to 64
32.36%
65 and Over
15.07%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
49.78%
Female
50.22%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
3.72%
Native
96.28%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
70.55%
2000 to 2009
10.13%
1990 to 1999
7.79%
Before 1990
11.53%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
8.26%
High School Grad or Higher
91.74%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.92%
School Dropout Rate
In School
99.07%
Dropped Out
0.93%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
94.25%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$30,645
Median Household Income
$56,001
Gini Index
0.49
Unemployment Rate
Employed
93.48%
Unemployed
6.52%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
21.49%
Population Under 18
Poverty
13.01%
Non-poverty
86.99%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
9.88%
Non-poverty
90.12%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
24 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
5.72%
With Health Insurance Coverage
94.28%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.35
Number of Households
23,014
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
62.25%
Married
37.75%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
51.73%
Now Married
38.17%
Widowed
2.16%
Divorced
7.93%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
45.07%
Now Married
37.34%
Widowed
7.21%
Divorced
10.38%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
2.82%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
26,471
Occupancy Status
Occupied
86.94%
Vacant
13.06%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
60.39%
Renter Occupied
39.61%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
20.74%
For Sale
6.71%
Other
72.55%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1977
Types of Structures
Single Unit
63.33%
Multi Unit
23.96%
Mobile Home
12.44%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.26%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
46.67%
Without Mortgage
53.33%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$185,000
Median Gross Rent
$939
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
25.84%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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