Census ACS · #542 μSA
Athens Metro Area
The Athens, Oh Micropolitan Statistical Area has 61,573 residents. The median household income is $53,837 and the median home value is $173,800.
61,573
Population
122
People / sq mi
$53,837
Median Income
$173,800
Median Home Value
The Athens CBSA covers 504 sq mi of land at 122.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$53,837
Median Household Income
$29,474
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$173,800
Median Home Value
$903
Median Rent
61.9%
Homeownership
Education
91.8%
High School+
35.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
11.7%
Work From Home
22.5 min
Avg Commute
23.8%
Foreign Born
Athens spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Athens, Oh Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 61,573 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #542 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Athens metro area is $53,837, with a per capita income of $29,474.
The Athens, Oh CBSA spans the state of Ohio.
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Data for the Athens, Oh CBSA (11900) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Athens skews on age — the median resident is 32.8, younger than the national median. With 61,573 residents, Athens is a metro area in OH.
The typical household earns $53,837, below the US median of $78,538. About 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $173,800, with typical rent around $903.
College attainment is above the local norm at 35.4%, near the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.