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Athens, Ohio, in Athens county, is 64 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. There are an estimated 21,342 people in the city.
In Athens, about 14% of adults are married. In Athens, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.
In 2000, Athens had a median family income of $53,391. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Athens. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the city.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($16,350) in Athens. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 29% of housing in Athens is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city.
In Athens, 51% of commuters drive to work. Athens is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.
Comparing Athens to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Athens colleges • Athens travel • Athens mortgages and property.
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