SE Ohio Times

Of the 24,984 people residing in Athens, OH in 2019, the median age was 21, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the SE Ohio Times.

The largest number of people were in the 20 to 24 age bracket with the fewest number of people in the age bracket for people over the age of 84.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Age	Estimated Number	% of overall Population
Under 5 years old	527	2.1
5 to 9 years old	437	1.7
10 to 14 years old	412	1.6
15 to 19 years old	6,757	27
20 to 24 years old	9,392	37.6
25 to 34 years old	2,714	10.9
35 to 44 years old	1,327	5.3
45 to 54 years old	1,140	4.6
55 to 64 years old	1,044	4.2
65 to 74 years old	705	2.8
75 to 84 years old	350	1.4
85 and older years old	179	0.7

Source: US Census Bureau