Athens is a township located in Clarke County, Georgia. Athens has a 2025 population of 129,550. It is also the county seat of Clarke County. Athens is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 1.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 127,245 in 2020.
The average household income in Athens is $76,375 with a poverty rate of 26.31%.The median age in Athens is 29.2 years: 28.8 years for males, and 29.7 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Athens includes 57.6% White, 26.19% Black or African American, 4.29% Asian, 3.45% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 73,144 | 57.6% |
Black or African American | 33,260 | 26.19% |
Two or more races | 10,265 | 8.08% |
Asian | 5,452 | 4.29% |
Other race | 4,376 | 3.45% |
Native American | 490 | 0.39% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Athens' average per capita income is $41,168. Household income levels show a median of $51,655. The poverty rate stands at 26.31%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $106,942 | $138,680 |
Families | $79,759 | $108,316 |
Households | $51,655 | $76,375 |
Non Families | $33,958 | $47,285 |
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