Athens, Louisiana Population 2024

227

Athens is a city located in Claiborne Parish Louisiana. Athens has a 2024 population of 227. Athens is currently declining at a rate of -0.87% annually and its population has decreased by -4.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 237 in 2020.

The average household income in Athens is $39,799 with a poverty rate of 42.91%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Athens is 38.3 years, 35.8 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.

Athens Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Athens was:

  • White: 54.61%
  • Black or African American: 43.97%
  • Two or more races: 1.42%
  • Native American:
  • Asian:
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander:
  • Other race:
Land Area (mi²)
3.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
64.80/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-4.22% (-10)
The current population of Athens, Louisiana is 227 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 237.

Athens, Louisiana Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White15454.61%
Black or African American12443.97%
Two or more races41.42%
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Athens Population by Race

Athens Population Pyramid 2024

Athens Median Age

38.3

Total

35.8

Male

40.9

Female

Athens Adults

There are 203 adults, (46 of whom are seniors) in Athens.

Athens Age Dependency

79.6

Age Dependency Ratio

29.3

Old Age Dependency Ratio

50.3

Child Dependency Ratio

Athens Sex Ratio

Female14752.13%
Male13547.87%

Athens Population by Age

Athens Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All1342.175.424.6
Non Family67064.235.8
Married423.191000
Female243.2566.733.3
Male130100

3.21

Average Family Size

2.1

Average Household Size

75.4%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Athens Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Athens Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Athens Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.91%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 14.29%.

Athens Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$25,625

Average Earnings

$29,688

Average Male

$18,750

Average Female

Athens Earnings by Educational Attainment

Athens Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Athens Language

97.34% of Athens residents speak only English, while 2.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.66% of the population.

Athens Language

Athens Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
Black1248366.94%
White1543422.08%
Multiple44100%

42.91%

Overall Poverty Rate

45.19%

Male Poverty Rate

40.82%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Athens

The race most likely to be in poverty in Athens is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Athens is White, with 22.08% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 39.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.34%.

Athens Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade75.76%
Some College36.36%
Bachelors or Greater29.63%
High School22.73%

Athens Poverty Rate by Education

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed36.36%
Male Unemployed
Female Unemployed100%
Female Employed34%

Athens Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Athens Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Athens Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

40.3%

Overall Marriage Rate

44.8%

Male Marriage Rate

35.8%

Female Marriage Rate

Athens Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Athens Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.

Athens Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Athens Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

9

Number of Veterans

9

Male Veterans

Female Veterans

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Athens Veterans by War

count

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Athens Veterans by Age

count

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Athens Veterans by Race

Athens Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

22.22%

Veteran Poverty Rate

44.44%

Veteran Disability Rate

Athens Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

46.8%

Labor Force Participation

46.3%

Employment Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

Athens Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Athens Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Athens Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

83.33%

Born in Athens

98.23%

Native Born

1.77%

Foreign Born

1.77%

Non Citizen

Naturalized

Place of Birth

98.23% of Athens residents were born in the United States, with 83.33% having been born in Louisiana. 1.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.

Athens Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
2029214-3-1.38%
2028217-2-0.91%
2027219-3-1.35%
2026222-2-0.89%
2025224-3-1.32%
2024227-2-0.87%
2023229-3-1.29%
2022232-4-1.69%
2021236-1-0.42%
2020237-33-12.22%
2019270-4-1.46%
2018274-2-0.72%
2017276-6-2.13%
2016282-2-0.7%
2015284-3-1.05%
2014287-7-2.38%
2013294-4-1.34%
2012298-2-0.67%
2011300-4-1.32%
2010304

Athens Population by Year