Athens County, OH Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Athens County was 58,979, a 0.18% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Athens County's population was 59,086, a decline of 5.27% compared to a population of 62,371 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Athens County, OH population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Athens County decreased by 3,321. In this period, the peak population was 66,587 in the year 2017. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 62,300 - -
2001 62,857 557 0.89%
2002 63,138 281 0.45%
2003 63,444 306 0.48%
2004 62,730 -714 -1.13%
2005 63,433 703 1.12%
2006 63,455 22 0.03%
2007 63,199 -256 -0.4%
2008 63,514 315 0.5%
2009 63,467 -47 -0.07%
2010 65,175 1,708 2.69%
2011 65,092 -83 -0.13%
2012 64,633 -459 -0.71%
2013 64,628 -5 -0.01%
2014 64,833 205 0.32%
2015 65,949 1,116 1.72%
2016 66,402 453 0.69%
2017 66,587 185 0.28%
2018 65,673 -914 -1.37%
2019 65,582 -91 -0.14%
2020 62,371 -3,211 -4.9%
2021 59,086 -3,285 -5.27%
2022 58,979 -107 -0.18%
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Athens County, OH population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Athens County's population increased by 2,875 (4.61%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Athens County's population decreased by 2,804 (4.30%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Athens County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Athens County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 58,979. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Athens County's population peaked in year 2017 at 66,587.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Athens County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 58,979.

Athens County, OH annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Athens County grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 11 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Athens County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.24% per year. Overall the population shrank 5.33% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Athens County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Athens County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.24% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 3,392. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Athens County's population grew the most with an increase of 1,708 (2.69%).

While from 2020 and 2021, Athens County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 3,285 (-5.27%).

Things to know

Is Athens County, OH population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Athens County's population decreased by 3,392 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 3,285 (5.27%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 107 (0.18%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Athens County, OH changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Athens County decreased by 5,649 (8.74%). The population was highest at 66,587 in the year 2017 and lowest at 58,979 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.89%.

References

Datasets

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Athens County, OH Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Athens County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Athens County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Athens County was 58,979, a 0.18% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Athens County population was 59,086, a decline of 5.27% compared to a population of 62,371 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Athens County decreased by 3,321. In this period, the peak population was 66,587 in the year 2017. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Athens County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Athens County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Athens County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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