Athens Population 2026
Athens has a population of 25,044, making it the #1874 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Ohio. It is about 352× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,044
Rank in United States
#1874
Coordinates
39.33°N, 82.10°W
~219 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
440 km
273 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ohio
Cities near Athens
- Parkersburg30,991 people · ~47 km away
- Lancaster39,766 people · ~60 km away
- Zanesville25,498 people · ~68 km away
- Chillicothe21,727 people · ~76 km away
- Pickerington19,745 people · ~83 km away
- Newark47,986 people · ~85 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Athens?
Athens has a population of 25,044 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1874 biggest city in United States.
What state is Athens in?
Athens is located in Ohio, United States.
Is Athens the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 440 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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