Athens is a city located in Michigan. With a 2020 population of 999, it is the 351st largest city in Michigan and the 10297th largest city in the United States. Athens is currently declining at a rate of -0.10% annually and its population has decreased by -2.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,024 in 2010. Athens reached it's highest population of 1,023 in 2010. Spanning over 1 miles, Athens has a population density of 992 people per square mile.
The average household income in Athens is $57,747 with a poverty rate of 10.35%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $825 per month, and the median house value is $87,000. The median age in Athens is 37.7 years, 37.3 years for males, and 39.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 82.9 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Athens was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 993 | 98.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 14 | 1.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.10% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 361 | 2.79 | 83.1 |
| Married | 175 | 3.39 | 95.4 |
| Non Family | 109 | 1.3 | 76.1 |
| Female | 57 | 3.42 | 52.6 |
| Male | 20 | 3.85 | 100 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 59 | 8.82% |
| High School Graduate | 265 | 39.61% |
| Some College | 200 | 29.90% |
| Associates Degree | 76 | 11.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 45 | 6.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 3.59% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 657 | 598 | 65 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
100.00% of Athens residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 974 | 102 | 10.47% |
| Native | 14 | 2 | 14.29% |
10.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.75%
Male Poverty Rate
11.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Athens is Native, with 14.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Athens is White, with 10.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.24%.
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 6.90% |
| Indian | 3 | 21.43% |
3.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
99.80%
Native Born
0.20%
Foreign Born
0.20%
Non Citizen
99.80% of Athens residents were born in the United States, with 81.05% having been born in Michigan. 0.20% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 999 | -1 | -0.10% |
| 2019 | 1,000 | -1 | -0.10% |
| 2018 | 1,001 | 0.00% | |
| 2017 | 1,001 | -1 | -0.10% |
| 2016 | 1,002 | -3 | -0.30% |
| 2015 | 1,005 | -5 | -0.50% |
| 2014 | 1,010 | -2 | -0.20% |
| 2013 | 1,012 | 0.00% | |
| 2012 | 1,012 | -3 | -0.30% |
| 2011 | 1,015 | -8 | -0.78% |
| 2010 | 1,023 | 0.00% |