Census tract · Athens County
Census Tract 9726, Athens County, Ohio
Census Tract 9726, GEOID 39009972600, in Athens County, Ohio, mostly within Trimble Township (95% of its census blocks). 3,729 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±332); the 2020 Census counted 4,042.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,729
±332 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,042
Median household income
$48,438
±$8,117 (90% margin)
Athens County: $56,001
Median home value
$91,800
±$8,801 (90% margin)
Athens County: $185,000
Median gross rent
$771
±$67 (90% margin)
Athens County: $939
Where is Census Tract 9726?
Census Tract 9726 is one of 15 census tracts in Athens County, Ohio. It covers 33.94 square miles of land, 119 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 39009972600, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Trimble Township | 95% |
| Glouster | 29% |
| Trimble | 14% |
| Jacksonville | 13% |
| Dover Township, Athens County | 5% |
| Ames Township | 1% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 9726: Tract 9727 ($61,780), Tract 9735 ($61,264), Tract 9655 in Hocking County ($64,277), Tract 9690 in Morgan County ($67,927), Tract 9661 in Perry County ($72,946) and Tract 9663.02 in Perry County ($65,769). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9726?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9726's population at 3,729 (±332) in 1,465 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,042 residents and 1,829 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9726 | Trimble Township |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,729 ±332 | 4,051 |
| Households | 1,465 ±172 | 1,550 |
| Average household size | 2.55 ±0.21 | 2.61 |
| Housing units | 1,646 ±202 | 1,780 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9726?
The median resident of Census Tract 9726 is 41.0 years old; 25.0% are under 18 and 17.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.5%.
| Measure | Tract 9726 | Trimble Township |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0 ±3.3 | 42.6 |
| Under 18 years | 25.0% ±2.8 pts | 23.5% |
| 65 years and over | 17.9% ±3.0 pts | 15.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.0% ±2.1 pts | 96.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 1.1% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.5 pts | 1.7% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.4% ±4.7 pts | 4.0% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±2.0 pts | 5.0% |
| With a disability | 23.2% ±3.9 pts | 27.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.4% ±2.4 pts | 6.7% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.6% ±3.8 pts | 88.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.1% ±3.2 pts | 9.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.5% ±2.5 pts | 4.5% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.0% ±2.6 pts | 93.6% |
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 Census Tract 9726 earn?
Half of the 1,465 households in Census Tract 9726 earn less than $48,438 a year (±$8,117), against $56,001 across Athens County: 11th highest of the county's 15 tracts with a reliable estimate. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9726 | Trimble Township |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,438 ±$8,117 | $58,063 |
| Mean household income | $59,127 ±$6,179 | $63,363 |
| Per capita income | $23,656 ±$1,936 | $24,383 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.8% ±5.3 pts | 19.2% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.5% ±10.8 pts | 18.1% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 28.3% ±5.6 pts | 32.7% |
| Households with a computer | 91.6% ±3.0 pts | 92.7% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.5% ±4.9 pts | 81.3% |
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 Census Tract 9726?
Owners occupy 75.5% of Census Tract 9726's occupied homes and renters 24.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $91,800 by its owner (±$8,801). The median renter pays $771 a month including utilities, and 52.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 9726 | Trimble Township |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $91,800 ±$8,801 | $85,200 |
| Median gross rent | $771 ±$67 | $772 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.6% ±10.7 pts | 50.8% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,065 ±$155 | $1,035 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.5% ±5.2 pts | 76.2% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.5% ±5.2 pts | 23.8% |
| Housing units | 1,646 ±202 | 1,780 |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.4% ±4.5 pts | 78.7% |
| Mobile homes | 16.8% ±4.3 pts | 14.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.6% ±1.6 pts | 2.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 39.6% ±4.9 pts | 42.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.4% ±3.4 pts | 7.0% |
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 do people in Census Tract 9726 get to work?
77.7% of Census Tract 9726's workers drive alone and 6.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Tract 9726 | Trimble Township |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.6% ±4.9 pts | 57.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±2.4 pts | 3.6% |
| Drove alone to work | 77.7% ±6.7 pts | 77.2% |
| Carpooled | 12.8% ±5.5 pts | 11.4% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 1.4% |
| Worked from home | 6.1% ±3.8 pts | 8.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.3 min ±4.7 | 31.7 min |
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
How does Census Tract 9726 compare with the other tracts in Athens County?
Among Athens County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9726 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Athens County |
|---|---|
| Population | 11th of 15 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th of 15 |
| Median household income | 11th of 15 |
| Per capita income | 11th of 15 |
| Median home value | 14th of 14 |
| Median gross rent | 14th of 15 |
| Poverty rate | 6th of 15 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13th of 14 |
| Median age | 6th of 15 |
| Owner-occupied share | 5th of 13 |
The tracts next to it on Athens County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9730 | 8th | $57,188±$17,006 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9736 | 9th | $52,407±$14,590 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9732 | 10th | $51,923±$16,186 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9726 | 11th | $48,438±$8,117 |
| Tract 9728 | 12th | $43,125±$13,689 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9739.02 | 13th | $26,532±$13,060 |
| Tract 9731.01 | 14th | $21,056±$3,236 |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9726?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9726 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections