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

Population trends in
Figure 1: Annual population growth trend for (2010–2024).

Athens County, Ohio Demographic Trend

Since 2010, the population of has changed by -4.2%%.

-4.2%% Growth

Athens County, Ohio Age & Gender Pyramid

Population pyramid for

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.


Athens County, Ohio Historical Population Data

YearMedian AgePopulation
202433.261,737
202332.861,573
202232.261,276
202130.562,933
202030.065,945
201929.665,917
201828.965,936
201728.665,563
201628.265,103
201528.064,974
201427.064,840
201326.864,811
201226.464,592
201126.364,562
201025.964,455

Athens County, Ohio Age Group Breakdown (2024)

Age CohortPercentage
Under 53.8%
5–1711.0%
18–2426.2%
25–3411.5%
35–5421.0%
55–6411.3%
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.
Back to Overview