Athens Population

2010–2026

1,190

2026 projection

12.1% since 2020 (increase)

02004006008001K1.2K201020122014201620182020202220242026

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.
20261,19000.00%
20251,190+12812.05%
20241,062-10.09%
20231,063+10.09%
20221,062+30.28%
20211,059-30.28%
20201,062-151.39%
20191,077+10.09%
20181,076-50.46%
20171,081+20.19%

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Athens Demographics

44.2median age

Median age

Female42.7 yrs
Male44.4 yrs

Adults

823
190 seniors · 23%633 other adults

Sex

Female 51% · 538Male 49% · 517

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 11 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

$52,750median household income

Median household income

$52,750

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$51,948

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

14.6%

About 1 in 7 residents

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

Athens Marital Status

50% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married50%52%48%
Never married29%32%26%
Divorced12%11%14%
Widowed8%5%11%
Separated1%<1%2%

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