Athens Population

2010–2026

230

2026 projection

3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Athens. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026230-20.86%
202523200.00%
2024232-10.43%
2023233-20.85%
2022235-41.67%
2021239+20.84%
2020237-3312.22%
2019270-41.46%
2018274-20.72%
2017276-62.13%

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Athens Demographics

34.3median age

Median age

Female35.5 yrs
Male31.3 yrs

Adults

256
47 seniors · 18%209 other adults

Sex

Female 45.5% · 163Male 54.5% · 195

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 4 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Athens Income

$15,673median household income

Median household income

$15,673

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$26,875

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

55.3%

55.3% of residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Athens Marital Status

35% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married35%34%36%
Never married51%59%42%
Divorced7%7%6%
Widowed7%<1%16%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201