Athens, Ohio Metro Area is the home of Ohio University and other prestigious learning institutions. The population of this area is 62,933 with a population density of 130.03 people per square mile. This makes it more densely populated than the US average of 93.29 people per square mile. Residents and visitors alike enjoy shopping at local businesses such as The Ridges Gift Shop, Wildflour Bakery, and Donkey Coffee & Espresso Bar. Outdoor activities include biking on the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, kayaking or canoeing on the Hocking River, fishing at Lake Snowden, and playing golf at Burr Oak State Park Golf Course & Lodge. Athens also has several demographic organizations such as The League of Women Voters Athens County and is home to sporting events held by Ohio University Athletics like football games in Peden Stadium or basketball games in the Convocation Center.
The population in Athens Metro Area is 62,933. There are 125 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Athens Metro Area is 30.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Athens Metro Area is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Athens Metro Area
- 35.2% are married
- 9.6% are divorced
- 29.3% are married with children
- 16.2% have children, but are single
Race in Athens Metro Area
- 89.7% are White
- 2.5% are Black
- 2.8% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander