Athens County, Ohio Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Athens County, Ohio
Athens County, Ohio Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
61,737
Median Age
33.2
Male Median
32.7
Female Median
33.6
Athens County, Ohio Population Growth

Athens County, Ohio Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -4.2%%.
-4.2%% Growth
Athens County, Ohio Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Athens County, Ohio Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.2 | 61,737 |
| 2023 | 32.8 | 61,573 |
| 2022 | 32.2 | 61,276 |
| 2021 | 30.5 | 62,933 |
| 2020 | 30.0 | 65,945 |
| 2019 | 29.6 | 65,917 |
| 2018 | 28.9 | 65,936 |
| 2017 | 28.6 | 65,563 |
| 2016 | 28.2 | 65,103 |
| 2015 | 28.0 | 64,974 |
| 2014 | 27.0 | 64,840 |
| 2013 | 26.8 | 64,811 |
| 2012 | 26.4 | 64,592 |
| 2011 | 26.3 | 64,562 |
| 2010 | 25.9 | 64,455 |
Athens County, Ohio Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3.8% |
| 5–17 | 11.0% |
| 18–24 | 26.2% |
| 25–34 | 11.5% |
| 35–54 | 21.0% |
| 55–64 | 11.3% |
| 65+ | 15.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Athens County, Ohio
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 42.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 21.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 21.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Athens County, Ohio
The median age in Athens County, Ohio is 33.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Athens County, Ohio is 61,737.
In Athens County, Ohio, seniors (ages 65+) make up 15.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 11.0%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Athens County, Ohio is aging.