Athens County, Ohio Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

61,737

Diversity Score

21.1

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
88.6%%

Athens County, Ohio Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Athens County, Ohio Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)54,69988.6%
Two or More Races2,8664.6%
Hispanic or Latino1,4222.3%
Black / African American1,3492.2%
Asian1,2572.0%
Other Race1200.2%
Native American240.0%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Athens County, Ohio

The largest racial or ethnic group in Athens County, Ohio is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 88.6% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Athens County, Ohio has increased slightly. The area currently has a diversity score of 21.1/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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