Athens County, Ohio
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 62,223 people, 22,501 households, and 12,713 families residing in the county. The population density
was 123 people per square mile (47/km²). There were 24,901 housing units at an average density of 49 per square mile (19/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.48% White
, 2.39% Black
or African American
, 0.28% Native American
, 1.90% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.36% from other races
, and 1.56% from two or more races. 1.03% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 21.4% were of German
, 13.9% American
, 12.9% Irish
, 11.1% English
and 5.6% Italian ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 22,501 households out of which 26.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.50% were married couples
living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.50% were non-families. 28.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the county the population was spread out with 18.30% under the age of 18, 30.70% from 18 to 24, 23.70% from 25 to 44, 18.00% from 45 to 64, and 9.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 95.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,322, and the median income for a family was $39,785. Males had a median income of $30,776 versus $23,905 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $14,171. About 14.00% of families and 27.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.20% of those under age 18 and 12.90% of those age 65 or over.
in Nelsonville and Ohio University
in the city of Athens.
, Athens City School District, the Federal Hocking Local School District, Nelsonville-York City School District, and the Trimble Local School District.
, Athens
, Chauncey
, Coolville
, Glouster
, Nelsonville
, and The Plains
.
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Census
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of 2000, there were 62,223 people, 22,501 households, and 12,713 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 123 people per square mile (47/km²). There were 24,901 housing units at an average density of 49 per square mile (19/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.48% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.39% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.28% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.90% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.36% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.56% from two or more races. 1.03% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race. 21.4% were of German
Germans
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, 13.9% American
United States
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, 12.9% Irish
Irish people
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, 11.1% English
English people
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and 5.6% Italian ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 22,501 households out of which 26.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.50% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.50% were non-families. 28.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the county the population was spread out with 18.30% under the age of 18, 30.70% from 18 to 24, 23.70% from 25 to 44, 18.00% from 45 to 64, and 9.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 95.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,322, and the median income for a family was $39,785. Males had a median income of $30,776 versus $23,905 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $14,171. About 14.00% of families and 27.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.20% of those under age 18 and 12.90% of those age 65 or over.
Colleges and universities
Athens County is home to Hocking CollegeHocking College
Hocking College, a technical college located in Nelsonville, Ohio, in the Appalachian region of the United States offers a wide selection of curriculum, with 56 associate degree programs, as well as several certification programs.- Mission :...
in Nelsonville and Ohio University
Ohio University
Ohio University is a public university located in the Midwestern United States in Athens, Ohio, situated on an campus...
in the city of Athens.
K-12 schools
The residents of Athens County are served by the five school districts: the Alexander Local School DistrictAlexander Local School District
The Alexander Local School District is a public school district based in Albany, Ohio, United States.The school district includes all of Alexander and Lodi townships, most of Waterloo Township as well as a small portion of west-central Athens Township in Athens County...
, Athens City School District, the Federal Hocking Local School District, Nelsonville-York City School District, and the Trimble Local School District.
Libraries
They are also served by the Athens County Public Library with branches in AlbanyAlbany, Ohio
Albany is a village in Athens County, Ohio, United States. The population was 808 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Albany is located at ....
, Athens
Athens, Ohio
Athens is the largest city in, and the county seat of, Athens County, Ohio, United States. It is located along the Hocking River in the southeastern part of Ohio. A historic college town, Athens is home to Ohio University and is the principal city of the Athens, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area. ...
, Chauncey
Chauncey, Ohio
Chauncey is a village in Athens County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,067 at the 2000 census. The local residents pronounce the village name...
, Coolville
Coolville, Ohio
Not to be confused with Coolsville, Ohio, a fictional city in the cartoon series Scooby Doo.Coolville is a village located in Troy Township, Athens County, Ohio, United States, in the extreme southeast of the state...
, Glouster
Glouster, Ohio
Glouster is a village in Athens County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,972 at the 2000 census. It is close to Burr Oak State Park.-History:...
, Nelsonville
Nelsonville, Ohio
Nelsonville is a city in northwestern Athens County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,230 at the 2000 census. Hocking College is located in Nelsonville.-Geography:...
, and The Plains
The Plains, Ohio
The Plains is a census-designated place in Athens County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,931 at the 2000 census.-Geography:The Plains is located at ....
.
Communities
Villages
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Coolville, Ohio Not to be confused with Coolsville, Ohio, a fictional city in the cartoon series Scooby Doo.Coolville is a village located in Troy Township, Athens County, Ohio, United States, in the extreme southeast of the state... Glouster, Ohio Glouster is a village in Athens County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,972 at the 2000 census. It is close to Burr Oak State Park.-History:... Jacksonville, Ohio Jacksonville is a village in Athens County, Ohio, United States. The population was 544 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Jacksonville is located at , along Sunday Creek.... Trimble, Ohio Trimble is a village in Athens County, Ohio, United States. The population was 466 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Trimble is located at , along Sunday Creek.... |
Townships
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Canaan Township, Athens County, Ohio Canaan Township is one of the fourteen townships of Athens County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,780 people in the township, 1,472 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Carthage Township, Athens County, Ohio Carthage Township is one of the fourteen townships of Athens County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,467 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southeastern part of the county, it borders the following townships:... Dover Township, Athens County, Ohio Dover Township is one of the fourteen townships of Athens County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 3,797 people in the township, 2,730 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Lee Township, Athens County, Ohio Lee Township is one of the fourteen townships of Athens County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,531 people in the township, 1,747 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... |
Lodi Township, Athens County, Ohio Lodi Township is one of the fourteen townships of Athens County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,403 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southern part of the county, it borders the following townships:*Canaan Township - north... Rome Township, Athens County, Ohio Rome Township is one of the fourteen townships of Athens County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,400 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the eastern part of the county, it borders the following townships:*Bern Township - north... Trimble Township, Athens County, Ohio Trimble Township is one of the fourteen townships of Athens County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 4,710 people in the township, 1,728 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... |
Troy Township, Athens County, Ohio Troy Township is one of the fourteen townships of Athens County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,712 people in the township, 2,184 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Waterloo Township, Athens County, Ohio Waterloo Township is one of the fourteen townships of Athens County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,605 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the western part of the county, it borders the following townships:*York Township - north... York Township, Athens County, Ohio York Township is one of the fourteen townships of Athens County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 7,740 people in the township, 1,947 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... |
Other communities
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Hockingport, Ohio Hockingport is a census-designated place in southeastern Troy Township, Athens County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 45739. It is located at the intersection of State Routes 124 and 144.... Millfield, Ohio Millfield is a census-designated place in northern Dover Township, Athens County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 45761. It is located near State Route 13 midway between Chauncey and Jacksonville... Mineral, Ohio Mineral is an unincorporated community in Waterloo Township, Athens County, Ohio, United States. Centered on State Route 356, it was established as a coal-mining community. It is located on Mud Lick Run, which flows into nearby Hewitt Fork, a tributary of Raccoon Creek. The B&O Railroad once ran... |
New Marshfield, Ohio New Marshfield is a census-designated place in central Waterloo Township, Athens County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 45766... Redtown, Ohio Redtown is an unincorporated community in Athens County, Ohio, United States. Redtown is located at the intersection of State Routes 13 and 685. The community is north of Chauncey and south of Jacksonville.... Shade, Ohio Shade is an unincorporated community in southern Lodi Township, Athens County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 45776. It lies along U.S... Sharpsburg, Ohio Sharpsburg is an unincorporated community in northwestern Bern Township, Athens County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 45777.... Stewart, Ohio Stewart is an unincorporated community in central Rome Township, Athens County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 45778.-Geography:... |
Media
News publications:- The Athens Messenger, a daily paper published by the Brown Publishing CompanyBrown Publishing CompanyThe Brown Publishing Company was a privately owned Cincinnati, Ohio newspaper business started by Congressman Clarence J. Brown in 1920 which ended a 90-year run in August/September, 2010 with its bankruptcy and sale of its assets to a new company formed by its creditors and called Ohio Community...
, which also publishes a weekly tabloid named the Athens Insider - The Athens News, a free semiweekly tabloid
- The Post, the student newspaper of Ohio UniversityOhio UniversityOhio University is a public university located in the Midwestern United States in Athens, Ohio, situated on an campus...
- The Spire, the student newspaper of Hocking CollegeHocking CollegeHocking College, a technical college located in Nelsonville, Ohio, in the Appalachian region of the United States offers a wide selection of curriculum, with 56 associate degree programs, as well as several certification programs.- Mission :...
, is published on an occasional basis
Noncommercial Television:
- WOUB-TVWOUB-TVWOUB-TV channel 20 is a Public Broadcasting Service member Public television station at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. WOUB-TV's programming can be seen in southeastern Ohio on digital channel 27...
, 20 and 27-HD (PBS affiliate, Ohio University, Athens)
Noncommercial Radio:
- WEAK-FM, 106.7, (Low Power FM, Athens)
- WOUB-FM, 91.3(NPR affiliate, Ohio University, Athens)
- WOUB-AM, 1340 (NPR affiliate, Ohio University, Athens)
- WLCI-FM, 97.5 (Hocking College student radio, Nelsonville)
Commercial Radio:
- WXTQ-FM, 105.5 (Athens)
- WJKW-FM, 95.9 (Athens)
- WATH-AM, 970 (Athens)
- WSEO-FM, 107.7 (Nelsonville)
- WAIS-AM, 770 (Nelsonville)
Federal Lands
- Belleville Lock and Dam Public Access Area (Troy Township)
- Tom Jenkins Dam (at Burr Oak State ParkBurr Oak State ParkBurr Oak State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Ohio, located mostly in Morgan County, with part extending into Athens County. Its address is listed as Glouster....
, Trimble Township) - Wayne National ForestWayne National ForestThe Wayne National Forest is located in the south-eastern part of the U.S. state of Ohio, in the Unglaciated Allegheny Plateau. It is the only national forest in Ohio. Forest headquarters are located between The Plains and Nelsonville, Ohio, on US Route 33, overlooking the Hocking River.The forest...
(Dover, York, Trimble, Canaan Townships)
State Lands
- Burr Oak State ParkBurr Oak State ParkBurr Oak State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Ohio, located mostly in Morgan County, with part extending into Athens County. Its address is listed as Glouster....
- Strouds Run State ParkStrouds Run State ParkStrouds Run State Park is an Ohio state park located primarily in Canaan Township, Athens County, Ohio, with a small part in Ames Township. It comprises , and includes Dow Lake, a artificial lake. The lake is stocked on a yearly basis with several kinds of fish. It has been stocked with rainbow...
- Acadia Cliffs State Nature PreserveAcadia Cliffs State Nature PreserveAcadia Cliffs State Nature Preserve is a state nature preserve in Washington County, Ohio, United States, with a small neck extending into Athens County, Ohio. Covering an area of , it was founded in 1994. It is known for its sandstone cliffs. For a time, it was administered by the Ohio State...
- Fox Lake Wildlife Area
- Waterloo Wildlife Research StationWaterloo Wildlife Research Stationright|thumbThe Waterloo Wildlife Research Station is a Ohio state wildlife area located in western Waterloo Township, Athens County, Ohio. Purchase for the area was begun in 1944 . The area was greatly expanded in 2005 when 945 acres were added. It was originally named the Waterloo Wildlife...
- Marie J. Desonier State Nature PreserveMarie J. Desonier State Nature PreserveMarie J. Desonier State Nature Preserve is located in eastern Athens County, Ohio, United States. It is heavily forested, on Jordan Run near its headwaters, in Deep Hollow. The preserve features a loop trail, the Oak Ridge Trail, with two footbridges. This trail can be hiked in a two-mile loop,...
- Riddle State Nature PreserveRiddle State Nature PreserveHawk Woods is an old-growth forest located in central Athens County, Ohio, outside the city of Athens, Ohio. It comprises 106 acres "within the Low Hills Belt section of the Allegheny Plateau". Of these 106 acres, about 85 acres are in the area cited as old-growth forest...
- Gifford State Forest
- Waterloo State ForestZaleski State ForestZaleski State Forest is the second-largest state forest in the U.S. state of Ohio, located primarily in Vinton County, with areas in Athens County as well. The 28,000 acre forest surrounds Lake Hope State Park in Vinton County, and extensively borders the Waterloo Wildlife Research Station in...
- Zaleski State ForestZaleski State ForestZaleski State Forest is the second-largest state forest in the U.S. state of Ohio, located primarily in Vinton County, with areas in Athens County as well. The 28,000 acre forest surrounds Lake Hope State Park in Vinton County, and extensively borders the Waterloo Wildlife Research Station in...
County Properties
- Ferndale Park
- County Farm
- Hockhocking-Adena Bike PathHockhocking-Adena Bike PathThe Hockhocking Adena Bikeway is an long bicycle path in Athens County, Ohio, in the United States. The original section of the path was built on a levee along the Hocking River at Ohio University in Athens, on university land. It was gradually expanded and now crosses university land, city...
- Moonville Rail-TrailMoonville Rail-Trailright|thumb|King Switch TunnelThe Moonville Rail-Trail is a sixteen-mile rail-trail in southeast Ohio, located in Vinton and Athens Counties. It is largely embedded in the Zaleski State Forest and passes close to Lake Hope State Park...
