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Adena, Ohio Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Adena, Ohio is 725, with 48.7% male and 51.3% female. The population has remained stable over the years, with Adena maintaining its rural village charm while serving as a local hub for the surrounding agricultural community.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1801
  • County: Jefferson and Harrison
  • Land area: 0.55 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 1,318 people per square mile
  • Area code: 740
  • Zip code: 43901

Geography and Location

Adena, Ohio is located in eastern Ohio, straddling both Jefferson and Harrison counties. The village is situated in the Appalachian Plateau, an area known for its rolling hills and coal mining history. Adena is surrounded by farmland and small wooded areas, and its proximity to the Ohio River offers scenic views and outdoor recreational opportunities. The village is located about 20 miles from Wheeling, West Virginia, providing access to larger urban amenities. The area’s history is rooted in agriculture and coal mining, both of which have shaped its economy and landscape.

Demographics

Median resident age: 43.0 years
Median household income: $25,341
Median house value: $39,000

Population by Race

Races in Adena:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.3%)
  • Black (1.2%)

Ancestries: Polish (30.6%), German (13.3%), Italian (10.7%), Irish (10.6%), United States (9.7%), English (8.2%).

Elevation: 884 feet

Land area: 0.5 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Adena

  • High school or higher: 80.3%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 7.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 5.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 33.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Adena village

  • Never married: 18.5%
  • Now married: 62.4%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 10.4%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

1.1% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -24 (-2.9%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Adena:

  • FOX RUN HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; ST CLAIRSVILLE, OH)
  • HARRISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; CADIZ, OH)
  • EAST OHIO REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; MARTINS FERRY, OH)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Adena:

  • PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL (about 50 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Abbreviation: PIT)
  • AKRON-CANTON REGIONAL (about 61 miles; AKRON, OH; Abbreviation: CAK)
  • ALLEGHENY COUNTY (about 67 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Abbreviation: AGC)

Other public-use airports nearest to Adena:

  • HARRISON COUNTY (about 9 miles; CADIZ, OH; Abbreviation: 8G6)
  • BANNOCK (about 11 miles; BANNOCK, OH; Abbreviation: 2D6)
  • ALDERMAN (about 13 miles; ST CLAIRSVILLE, OH; Abbreviation: 2P7)

Amtrak station near Adena:

  • 15 miles: WHEELING (70 12TH ST.) – Bus Station

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Adena:

  • WEST LIBERTY STATE COLLEGE (about 20 miles; WEST LIBERTY, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,453)
  • MOUNT UNION COLLEGE (about 51 miles; ALLIANCE, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,188)
  • ROBERT MORRIS COLLEGE (about 52 miles; MOON TOWNSHIP, PA; Full-time enrollment: 3,426)
  • GENEVA COLLEGE (about 53 miles; BEAVER FALLS, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,059)
  • STARK STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 60 miles; CANTON, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,324)
  • KENT STATE UNIVERSITY-STARK CAMPUS (about 60 miles; NORTH CANTON, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,053)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-MAIN CAMPUS (about 61 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Full-time enrollment: 22,930)

Public primary/middle school in Adena:

  • BUCKEYE WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 283; Location: 243 N MILL ST; Grades: PK – 05)

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