Athens County, Ohio

The median household income in Athens County, Ohio is $53,837, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Athens County is $29,474, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $53,837.

Athens County's median household income of $53,837 is lower than the Ohio state average of $68,101. The per capita income is $29,474, compared to the state average of $35,642.

The per capita income in Athens County, Ohio is $29,474, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Athens County's median household income of $53,837 is below the Ohio average of $68,101. The per capita income of $29,474 is also lower than the state average of $35,642. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Athens County ranks #83 out of 88 counties in Ohio by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $53,837 and per capita income of $29,474, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide.