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Athens

County:
Calhoun County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.002
State:
Michigan

Athens is a village located in Calhoun County, Michigan. Athens has a 2025 population of 957 . Athens is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -1.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 967 in 2020.

The median household income in Athens is $58,438 with a poverty rate of 11.92%. The median age in Athens is 37.9 years: 42 years for males, and 34.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 78.1 males.

957
Total Population
955
Density (mi²)
-2 -0.21%
Growth

Athens Population

Athens Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Athens includes 89.3% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (89.3%)

Two or more races (7.66%)

Native American (1.83%)

Asian (0.61%)

Black or African American (0.52%)

Other race (0.09%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,02689.3%
Two or more races887.66%
Native American211.83%
Asian70.61%
Black or African American60.52%
Other race10.09%

Athens Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Athens' average per capita income is $45,733. Household income levels show a median of $58,438. The poverty rate stands at 11.92%.

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$99,500-
Families$82,946$89,632
Households$58,438$78,753
Non Families$33,750$50,390

$45,733

Average Income

$58,438

Median Household Income

11.92%

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)