Athens, OH population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Athens increased by 3,341. In this period, the peak population was 25,241 in the year 2016. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 21,332 | - | - |
| 2001 | 21,731 | 399 | 1.87% |
| 2002 | 21,888 | 157 | 0.72% |
| 2003 | 21,853 | -35 | -0.16% |
| 2004 | 21,033 | -820 | -3.75% |
| 2005 | 21,810 | 777 | 3.69% |
| 2006 | 21,901 | 91 | 0.42% |
| 2007 | 21,721 | -180 | -0.82% |
| 2008 | 21,864 | 143 | 0.66% |
| 2009 | 22,411 | 547 | 2.50% |
| 2010 | 24,253 | 1,842 | 8.22% |
| 2011 | 24,150 | -103 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 23,897 | -253 | -1.05% |
| 2013 | 23,678 | -219 | -0.92% |
| 2014 | 23,877 | 199 | 0.84% |
| 2015 | 24,861 | 984 | 4.12% |
| 2016 | 25,241 | 380 | 1.53% |
| 2017 | 25,197 | -44 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 24,620 | -577 | -2.29% |
| 2019 | 24,602 | -18 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 23,824 | -778 | -3.16% |
| 2021 | 20,700 | -3,124 | -13.11% |
| 2022 | 22,718 | 2,018 | 9.75% |
| 2023 | 24,673 | 1,955 | 8.61% |
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Athens, OH population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Athens's population increased by 2,921 (13.69%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Athens's population decreased by 429 (1.77%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Athens's population increased by 849 (3.56%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Athens's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 24,673.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Athens's population peaked in year 2016 at 25,241.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Athens's population was lowest in year 2021 at 20,700.
Athens, OH annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Athens grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Athens had an average annual population growth rate of 0.68% per year. Overall the population grew 15.66% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Athens annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.68% per year.
From 2021 to 2022 Athens population grew the most, with an increase of 2,018 people (a 9.75% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Athens population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 3,124 people (a 13.11% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Athens, OH population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Athens's population increased by 3,973 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 2,018 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,955 (8.61%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Athens, OH changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Athens increased by 995 (4.20%). The population was highest at 25,241 in the year 2016 and lowest at 20,700 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.60%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)