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Athens township

County:
Calhoun County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
35.914
State:
Michigan

Athens township is located in Calhoun County, Michigan. Athens township has a 2026 population of 2,475. Athens township is currently growing at a rate of 0.49% annually and its population has increased by 1.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,440 in 2020.

The median household income in Athens township is $62,841 with a poverty rate of 5.4%. The median age in Athens township is 48.4 years: 46.2 years for males, and 50.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.2 males.

2.5K
Total Population
69
Density (mi²)
12 0.49%
Growth

Athens township Population

Athens township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,475120.49%
20252,463120.49%
20242,451120.49%
20232,439100.41%
20222,429-4-0.16%
20212,433-7-0.29%
20202,440-2-0.08%
20192,51720.08%
20182,51530.12%
20172,51240.16%
20162,508-6-0.24%
20152,514-10-0.4%
20142,52400%
20132,524-2-0.08%
20122,526-8-0.32%
20112,534-15-0.59%
20102,549-5-0.2%

Median Age

Overall: 48.4 years
Female: 50.9 years
Male: 46.2 years

Athens township Adults

There are 2,118 adults, (571 of whom are seniors) in Athens township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,301 (51.5%)
Male: 1,226 (48.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Athens township includes 89.24% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,25589.24%
Two or more races1787.04%
Black or African American411.62%
Native American411.62%
Asian80.32%
Other race40.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races311.23%
White60.24%
Other race30.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,24989%
Two or more races1475.82%
Black or African American411.62%
Native American411.62%
Asian80.32%
Other race10.04%

Athens township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Athens township 's average per capita income is $51,271. Household income levels show a median of $62,841. The poverty rate stands at 5.4%.

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$104,194-
Families$85,536$102,988
Households$62,841$83,419
Non Families$36,731$46,541

$51,271

Average Income

$62,841

Median Household Income

5.4%

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)