Athens County, Ohio
County
Overview
- County Name
- Athens County
- State
- Ohio
- FIPS Code
- 39009
- State FIPS
- 39
- County FIPS
- 009
Geography
- Land Area
- 503.64 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.77 sq mi
- Total Area
- 508.42 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.332755
- Longitude
- -82.045885
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 60,226
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 51,199
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 58,921 | 97.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,308 | 2.2% |
| White | 54,797 | 91.0% |
| Black | 1,199 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 524 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 25 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 226 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 50,165 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,031 | 2.0% |
| White | 46,811 | 91.4% |
| Black | 1,656 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 1,065 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 521 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 123 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 61,737
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $52,018
- Poverty Rate
- 18.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 11,643
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 55,392 | 89.7% |
| Black | 1,368 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 1,299 | 2.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 36,387
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 12,905 | 35.5% |
| Republican | 7,462 | 20.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 15,996 | 44.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 17,560 | 48.3% |
| Female | 18,454 | 50.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 30,947 | 85.0% |
| Hispanic | 588 | 1.6% |
| Black | 275 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 475 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 19,035
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 16,394 | 53.0% |
| Hispanic | 255 | 43.4% |
| Black | 71 | 25.8% |
| Asian | 234 | 49.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 9,019 | 51.4% |
| Female | 9,897 | 53.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,241 (23.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 12,711 (35.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 26,471
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $180,467
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $951
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 65.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 12.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.