Athens County, OH — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$53,837
Per Capita Income
$29,474
Poverty Rate
22.1%
SNAP Recipients
14.6%
Gini Index
0.491
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K26.5%
$25K–$50K21.1%
$50K–$75K15.1%
$75K–$100K12.3%
$100K–$150K14.1%
$150K–$200K5.3%
$200K+5.6%
The median household income in Athens County, OH is $53,837 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $29,474. 22.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.491 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).