Village · Ohio
Adena, Ohio
Adena, village, mostly in Jefferson County (81.2% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Harrison County, Ohio. Adena had 651 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 664 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 716 (±185). GEOID 3900464.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
651
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 664 · ACS 2020-2024: 716 ±185
Median household income
$45,556
±$11,087 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$68,200
±$17,699 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,058
±$222 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Adena and what county is it in?
Adena is a village mostly in Jefferson County (81.2% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Harrison County, Ohio. It covers 0.5 square miles of land, 1,236 residents per square mile in 2020.
Adena is in the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Adena lies mostly within Smithfield Township and reaches into Short Creek Township, towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 539 | 81.2% |
| Harrison County | 125 | 18.8% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Adena, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 651 people lived in Adena on July 1, 2025, down 3.1% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 664 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 716 (±185).
| Measure | Adena | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 716 ±185 | 64,518 | no clear change |
| Households | 274 ±64 | 27,143 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.61 ±0.36 | 2.29 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 326 ±84 | 31,025 | no clear change |
Adena's population since 2000
From 815 in 2000 to 651 in 2025: down 20.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Adena as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Adena?
The median resident of Adena is 39.8 years old; 26.0% are under 18 and 20.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.1%.
| Measure | Adena | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 ±11.9 | 44.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.0% ±8.4 pts | 19.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.8% ±8.8 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Male | 42.2% ±5.4 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±5.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.9% ±3.2 pts | 88.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±5.1 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±5.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±5.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±5.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±3.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±5.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.0% ±5.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±3.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 27.5% ±9.6 pts | 17.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.1% ±4.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.3% ±2.3 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 4.0% ±2.8 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.6% ±3.9 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±5.2 pts | 2.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Adena earn?
Half of Adena's 274 households earn less than $45,556 a year (±$11,087), against $59,055 in Jefferson County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $44,784 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Adena | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,556 ±$11,087 | $59,055 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $54,060 ±$9,842 | $73,707 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,389 ±$4,266 | $32,081 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.1% ±13.7 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.0% ±33.7 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.5% ±11.7 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.6% ±6.4 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.8% ±7.0 pts | 86.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Adena?
Owners occupy 76.3% of Adena's occupied homes and renters 23.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $68,200 by its owner (±$17,699). The median renter pays $1,058 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Adena | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $68,200 ±$17,699 | $127,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,058 ±$222 | $835 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.8% ±28.9 pts | 37.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,177 ±$115 | $1,162 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.3% ±11.8 pts | 70.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.7% ±11.8 pts | 29.5% | – |
| Housing units | 326 ±84 | 31,025 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±16.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.5% ±13.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.4% ±15.8 pts | 78.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.5% ±15.1 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±10.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.3% ±0.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 42.3% ±13.0 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6% ±2.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Adena building?
Adena last reported building permits to the Census Bureau for 2020.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Adena work and get to work?
92.9% of Adena's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 29.2 minutes.
| Measure | Adena | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 41.5% ±9.2 pts | 55.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% ±7.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 92.9% ±6.8 pts | 80.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.3% ±3.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±16.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±16.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.8% ±4.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.2 min ±5.7 | 23.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Adena?
No census tract lies mostly in Adena; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 121Jefferson County | 2,668 | $58,456 |
| Tract 9759Harrison County | 2,004 | $64,167 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Adena) · Census block assignment files
How does Adena compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Adena is the 12,135th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 612th-most populous of 923 in Ohio.
Adena is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 612th | 923 |
Adena's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, sortable · Compare Adena with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Adena?
25 of the 57 figures for Adena on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Adena are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Adena.