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Athens, Ohio

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City leadership

Leader: Steve Patterson
Role: Mayor
Population: 21,342; Census Bureau estimate
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ci.athens.oh.us ↗

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Leaders on record

Steve Patterson Current
Mayor · added Aug 1, 2026

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Demographics

Census Bureau data for the city

Population: 21,342
Median household income: $34,493
Median age: 21.9
Land area: 9.95 sq mi
Population density: 2,144.9 per sq mi
County: Athens County

City government

Budget and contact

Annual budget: ~$75M
Official website: ci.athens.oh.us ↗

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