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Athens

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
41.879
State:
Alabama

Athens is a city located in Limestone County, Alabama. Athens has a 2026 population of 32,587. It is also the county seat of Limestone County. Athens is currently growing at a rate of 5.3% annually and its population has increased by 26.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,733 in 2020.

32.6K
Total Population
778
Density (mi²)
1.6K 5.3%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)