The Poverty Rate for residents of Athens County, Ohio who were born citizens of the United States is 29.3%.
The Poverty Rate for residents of Athens County, Ohio who were born citizens of a country other than the US is 47.5%.
Of the 53,075 residents of Athens County, Ohio who were born citizens of the United States, 15,538 (29.3%) had income levels below the poverty line within the past year.
Conversely, 1,299 (47.5%) of 2,736 residents of Athens County, Ohio who were born citizens of a country other than the US reported income levels below the poverty line within the past year.
City | Poverty Rate | Respondents |
---|---|---|
Athens | 51.6% |
16,092 |
Chauncey | 31.5% |
1,141 |
Glouster | 40.0% |
1,836 |
Nelsonville | 35.2% |
3,988 |
The Plains | 29.0% |
2,848 |
Household Size | Poverty Level |
---|---|
1 | $12,140 |
2 | $16,460 |
3 | $20,780 |
4 | $25,100 |
5 | $29,420 |
6 | $33,740 |
Per Additional | +$4,320 |
The poverty line for Ohio in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.