Athens township, Ohio
Athens township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Athens township is a geographic entity located in Athens County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 31,531. The land area covers 36.59 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 31,531 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 22.9 yrs | ±0.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 10,230 | ±371 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 11,546 | ±353 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,230 | ±371 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,316 | ±290 |
| Median Home Value | $232,500 | ±$13,197 |
| Median Gross Rent | $986 | ±$53 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,696 | ±$4,251 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,501 | ±$2,900 |
| Poverty Rate | 33% | ±3.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 7,557 | ±844 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 14,577 | ±769 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.4% | ±3.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 31,108 (2024)
ID: 172726
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
PO BOX 193, THE PLAINS OH 45780-0193
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GUS Population: 63,218 (2024)
ID: 172241
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
15 S COURT ST, ATHENS OH 45701-2891
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Education
Listing 8 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Athens | 07-08 | Athens, OH | |
| Regular School Athens | PK-03 | Athens, OH | |
| Regular School Athens | PK-03 | Athens, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Albany, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Albany, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Amesville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | The Plains, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Reedsville, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ohio University-Main Campus
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College | 1.2 mi away | 020 Chubb Hall, Athens, OH, 45701-2979 |
7405931000
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ATHENS BRANCH
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 30 HOME ST, ATHENS, OH, 45701 |
(740) 592-4272
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Tri-County Adult Career Center
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College Vocational | 8.6 mi away | 15676 St Rt 691, Nelsonville, OH, 45764 |
7407535464
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THE PLAINS BRANCH
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 14 S. PLAINS RD., THE PLAINS, OH, 45780 |
(740) 797-4579
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Hocking College
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College | 9.4 mi away | 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH, 45764 |
7407537050
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CHAUNCEY BRANCH
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 29 CONVERSE ST., CHAUNCEY, OH, 45719 |
(740) 797-2512
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WELLS BRANCH
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 5200 W WASHINGTON ST, ALBANY, OH, 45710 |
(740) 737-6030
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ATHENS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 95 W. WASHINGTON, NELSONVILLE, OH, 45764 |
(740) 753-2118
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NELSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BS
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 95 W. WASHINGTON, NELSONVILLE, OH, 45764 |
(614) 753-2118
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GLOUSTER BRANCH
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 20 TOLEDO ST., GLOUSTER, OH, 45732 |
(740) 737-6034
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ATHENS OU, OH US, located 1.4 miles from Athens township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.0° | 21.5° | 29.8° | 2.89" | 5.8" |
| February | 42.2° | 23.4° | 32.8° | 2.94" | 5.9" |
| March | 52.2° | 30.1° | 41.1° | 3.57" | 2.3" |
| April | 65.2° | 39.7° | 52.4° | 3.78" | 0.1" |
| May | 72.3° | 50.0° | 61.1° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.5° | 59.2° | 69.4° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.4° | 63.0° | 72.7° | 4.34" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.5° | 61.4° | 71.4° | 3.16" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.2° | 53.8° | 65.0° | 3.18" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.2° | 42.4° | 53.8° | 2.93" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.2° | 32.1° | 42.6° | 2.91" | 0.5" |
| December | 42.6° | 26.7° | 34.6° | 3.16" | 3.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens city | City | 1.3 mi | — |
| The Plains CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Chauncey village | Village | 4.9 mi | — |
| New Marshfield CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| Millfield CDP | CDP | 7.5 mi | — |
| Albany village | Village | 8.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3900902750. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.