Economy & Jobs — Athens, Ohio
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $38,204 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$42,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,562 |
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| Poverty Rate | 40.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 12,808 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 39.9% |
| Arts Food | 27.5% |
| Retail | 10.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 67 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 39 |
| Gas Stations | 24 |
| Commercial Banks | 22 |
| Physician Offices | 20 |
| Insurance Agencies | 18 |
| Law Offices | 18 |
| General Merchandise | 15 |
| Beauty Salons | 15 |
| Bars | 14 |
| Child Day Care | 11 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Grocery Stores | 8 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Coffee Shops | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
