SE Ohio Times

Of the 24,978 people living in Athens in 2020, 52 percent (12,989) were women and 48 percent (11,989) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the SE Ohio Times.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 806. In the 65 and over age range, there were 734 females and 534 males.

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.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	10,625	42.5
Females 18 and over	11,431	45.8
Males 65 and over	534	2.1
Females 65 and over	734	2.9

Source: US Census Bureau