Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH

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2021 Population

114,663

3.57% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

35.8

0.845% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

21.9%

6.96% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$47,136

5.07% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$125,700

5.81% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

46,014

1.91% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH had a population of 115k people with a median age of 35.8 and a median household income of $47,136. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH declined from 118,914 to 114,663, a −3.57% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,860 to $47,136, a 5.07% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.77%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.92%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.68%), and White (Hispanic) (1.04%).

4.01% of the households in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.1% of the residents in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH are Ohio University-Main Campus (10,380 degrees awarded in 2021), Hocking College (508 degrees), and University of Rio Grande (425 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH was $125,700, and the homeownership rate was 67.9%.

Most people in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH was 2 cars per household.

Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH borders Washington, Morgan, Noble & Monroe Counties PUMA, OH, Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH, Jackson, Hocking, Pike & Vinton Counties PUMA, OH, Scioto & Lawrence Counties PUMA, OH, Jackson, Wetzel, Roane, Braxton, Ritchie, Tyler, Gilmer & Calhoun Counties PUMA, WV, Wood, Pleasants & Wirt Counties PUMA, WV, and Huntington City PUMA, WV.

United States Ohio

Population & Diversity

Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH is home to a population of 115k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.55% of Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (2.92k people).

In 2021, there were 33.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (105k people) in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.18k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH are Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (857 households), Spanish (842 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (677 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,139

Women

50.6%

56,755

Men

49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 114,894 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.1%

2021 Citizenship

98.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.1% of Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
105k ± 177
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.18k ± 431
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.2k ± 268

1.65%

Hispanic Population

1.89k people

1.65% of the people in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH are hispanic (1.89k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
619 ± 609 people
Saudi Arabia
234 ± 375 people
Mexico
221 ± 365 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH was China, the natal country of 619 Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH residents, followed by Saudi Arabia with 234 and Mexico with 221.

Foreign-Born Population

2.55%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.92k people

2.56%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.04k people

As of 2021, 2.55% of Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH residents (2.92k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH was 2.56%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
857 households (0.784%)
Spanish
842 households (0.77%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
677 households (0.619%)

4.01% of the households in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH was Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese). 0.784% of the households in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH reported speaking Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,401 ± 290
Gulf War (2001-)
1,106 ± 310
Gulf War (1990s)
733 ± 171

Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH employs 46k people. The largest industries in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,652 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,764 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,842 people), and the highest paying industries are Legal services ($109,595), Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($102,180), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($82,308).

Males in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,036. The income inequality in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,975

Women

49%

23,934

Men

51%

The workforce of Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH in 2020 was 46,909 people, with 49% woman, and 51% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH.

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Occupations

46k

2021 Value

−1.91%

1 Year decline

± −1.91%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −1.91%, from 46.9k employees to 46k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH, are Postsecondary teachers (1,887 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,490 people), and Cashiers (1,299 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46k

2021 Value

−1.91%

1 Year decline

± −1.91%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −1.91%, from 46.9k employees to 46k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,652 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,764 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,842 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,406

Median earning men ± $1,825

$25,743

Median earning women ± $1,705

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,073), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,756), and Public Administration ($46,477).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($37,220), Construction ($33,846), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($32,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH awarded 11,484 degrees. The student population of Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 11,946 male students and 17,279 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH are White (9,239 and 83.4%), followed by Black or African American (621 and 5.61%), Two or More Races (367 and 3.31%), and Hispanic or Latino (361 and 3.26%).

The largest universities in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are Ohio University-Main Campus (10,380 and 90.4%), Hocking College (508 and 4.42%), and University of Rio Grande (425 and 3.7%).

The most popular majors in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH are Registered Nursing (2,295 and 20%), General Business Administration & Management (456 and 3.97%), and Business Analytics. (360 and 3.13%).

The median tuition costs in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH are $19,400 for private four year colleges, and $12,840 and $22,810 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 29,225 (40.9% men and 59.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 29,225 students enrolled in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH, 40.9% men and 59.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 22,621 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
236 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
2,114 degree-majors awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
266 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH was General Psychology with 236 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Ohio University-Main Campus
10,380 degrees awarded
Hocking College
508 degrees awarded
University of Rio Grande
425 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ohio University-Main Campus with 10,380 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,539 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH, which is 0.654 times less than the 6,945 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 9,239 degrees mean that there were 14.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 621 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,580) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.444% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.662% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (32.6k), Some college (25.8k), and Secondary Education (13k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH was $125,700 in 2021, which is 0.513 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $118,800 to $125,700, a 5.81% increase. The homeownership rate in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH is 67.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH is $47,136. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

Housing

Property

$125,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,181

$28,796

Median Property Taxes

±$1,164

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.9%

Homeownership

2021

63.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.9% of the housing units in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,136

Median Household Income

± $1,995

42.4k

Number of Households

± 1,413

In 2021, the median household income of the 42.4k households in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH grew to $47,136 from the previous year's value of $44,860.

The following chart displays the households in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.472

2021 Wage GINI in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH

In 2021, the income inequality in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.419% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.5%)
Walked (8.08%)
Worked At Home (7.04%)

In 2021, 76.5% of workers in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (8.08%) and those who worked at home (7.04%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.77% of the workforce in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH (22.9k out of 105k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.5% of the population of Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 47.8% on employee plans, 20.6% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.46% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1291 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1303 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1566 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 346 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

1,291 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,291 patients per year. This represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1,303 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ohio in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 27.8% between 18 and 34 years, 34.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.53%

Uninsured

47.8%

Employer Coverage

20.6%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

1.46%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH grew by 5.53% from 7.14% to 7.53%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.