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Athens town

County:
Somerset County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
43.599
State:
Maine

Athens town is located in Somerset County, Maine. Athens town has a 2026 population of 969. Athens town is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually and its population has increased by 1.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 953 in 2020.

The median household income in Athens town is $50,750 with a poverty rate of 23.28%. The median age in Athens town is 47.7 years: 50.7 years for males, and 45 years for females. For every 100 females there are 89.7 males.

969
Total Population
22
Density (mi²)
4 0.41%
Growth

Athens town Population

Athens town Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202696940.41%
202596540.42%
202496140.42%
2023957-1-0.1%
202295820.21%
202195630.31%
2020953-1-0.1%
2019979-1-0.1%
201898030.31%
2017977-5-0.51%
2016982-5-0.51%
2015987-8-0.8%
2014995-13-1.29%
20131,00800%
20121,008-3-0.3%
20111,011-8-0.79%
20101,018-1-0.1%

Median Age

Overall: 47.7 years
Female: 45 years
Male: 50.7 years

Athens town Adults

There are 619 adults, (193 of whom are seniors) in Athens town.

Sex Ratio

Female: 417 (52.7%)
Male: 374 (47.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Athens town includes 92.92% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White73592.92%
Two or more races516.45%
Native American40.51%
Asian10.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White30.38%
Native American10.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White73292.54%
Two or more races516.45%
Native American30.38%
Asian10.13%

Athens town Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Athens town 's average per capita income is $41,250. Household income levels show a median of $50,750. The poverty rate stands at 23.28%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$88,036-
Families$80,179$86,480
Households$50,750$66,837
Non Families$12,375$30,314

$41,250

Average Income

$50,750

Median Household Income

23.28%

Poverty Rate

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)