Ohio

Athens

62,431
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Athens

Athens, Ohio, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 2,791. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 62,431.

Its recorded population peaked at 64,757 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 4 percent.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Burr's Conspiracy — Blennerhassett Island Raid 1806, Morgan's Raid — Athens Ohio Skirmish, Raid on Athens, Ohio, and 29 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202062,431
201064,757
200062,223
199059,549
198056,399
197054,889
196046,998
195045,839
194046,166
193044,175
192050,430
191047,798
190038,730
189035,194
188028,411
187023,768
186021,364
185018,215
184019,109
18309,787
18206,338
18102,791
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Athens

Military engagements that took place in Athens, Ohio.

Burr's Conspiracy — Blennerhassett Island Raid 1806
1806
Morgan's Raid — Athens Ohio Skirmish
1863
Raid on Athens, Ohio
1863
Raid on Nelsonville, Ohio
1863

Historic places in Athens

National Register of Historic Places listings in Athens, Ohio.

Dew House
Nelsonville
Athens Downtown Historic District
Athens
Manasseh Cutler Hall, Ohio University
Athens
Athens State Hospital Cow Barn
Athens
Wolf Plains
Athens
Athens State Hospital
Athens
Hocking Valley Railway Historic District
Nelsonville
Ohio University Campus Green Historic District
Athens
Stuart's Opera House
Nelsonville
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Athens
Blackwood Covered Bridge
Athens
Athens County Infirmary
Millfield
Kidwell Covered Bridge
Truetown
Athens Governmental Buildings
Athens
Savage-Stewart House
Canaanville
Beasley Building
Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Athens B & O Train Depot
Athens
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Frequently asked about Athens

When does Athens first appear in the US census?
Athens, Ohio first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 2,791.
What is the population of Athens?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Athens had a recorded population of 62,431.
When did Athens's population peak?
Athens's recorded population peaked at 64,757 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Athens?
4 documented military engagements took place in Athens, including Burr's Conspiracy — Blennerhassett Island Raid 1806, Morgan's Raid — Athens Ohio Skirmish, Raid on Athens, Ohio.
How many historic places are in Athens?
29 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Athens, Ohio.
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