Demographics & People — Athens, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 23,211 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~23,800 |
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| Median Age | 21.6 |
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| Total Households | 7,081 |
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| Family Households | 2,037 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2345 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19,419 |
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| Black or African American | 1,001 |
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| Asian | 1,030 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 825 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 6,063 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,849 |
| Other groups | 4,631 |
| Irish | 3,412 |
| English | 2,646 |
| Italian | 1,836 |
| Polish | 1,057 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 708 |
| Scottish | 543 |
| American | 523 |
Language
| English Only | 20,523 |
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| Spanish | 298 |
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| Population 5+ | 22,767 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 662 |
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| Population 18+ | 21,001 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 20.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Athens, Ohio.
