Athens County, Ohio
Athens County: county in Ohio, United States
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Athens County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 64,757 and a population density of 49 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 65,481 inhabitants. Its county seat is Athens. The county was created 221 years ago in 1805.
County Snapshot
Athens County at a glance
Athens County currently has 14 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
14
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AthensPopulation 24,600
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Quick Facts about Athens County
| Population | 65,481 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Ohio (United States) |
| Plate code | 05 |
| Area | 1317 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.3339,-82.0451 |
| Named for | Athens |
| Altitude | 771 feet / 235 meters |
| Capital | Athens |
| Establishment | February 20, 1805 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:26:52 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 50 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.11% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Athens County is located at 39°20'2"N 82°2'42"W (39.3338600, -82.0451300). It has 7 neighbors: Hocking County, Meigs County, Morgan County, Perry County, Vinton County, Washington County and Wood County.
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The largest city of Athens County is Athens with a population of 24,600. Other cities include, Brookville population 5,882, Nelsonville population 5,119, The Plains population 3,080 and Glouster population 1,779. See all Athens County cities & populated places.
Athens County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Athens County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Athens | 24,600 | Town in Ohio |
| Brookville | 5,882 | Human settlement in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Nelsonville | 5,119 | City in Athens County, Ohio, USA |
| Hocking | 4,702 | Township in Fairfield County, Ohio |
| The Plains | 3,080 | Town in Virginia, United States |
| Glouster | 1,779 | City in Athens County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Sugar Creek | 1,207 | Township in Greene County, Ohio |
| Chauncey | 1,038 | Village in the United States |
| Albany | 892 | Village in Athens County, Ohio, United States |
| Buchtel | 568 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America |
| Coolville | 493 | Human settlement in Athens County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Trimble | 407 | Township in Athens County, Ohio |
| Morristown | 285 | Village in Ohio, United States |
| Amesville | 153 | Human settlement in Athens County, Ohio, United States of America |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 6 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Athens County
Official Website- Athens
Demographics
The population of Athens County increased by 1.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64,757 | - | census |
| 2011 | 65,079 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 64,610 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 64,594 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 64,783 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 65,886 | 1.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 66,352 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 66,503 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 65,519 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 65,327 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 65,481 | 0.24% | estimation process |
People born in Athens County (2)
People born in Athens County, including politician Thomas Jefferson Wood, politician Leander D. Condee, .
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|---|---|---|
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