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Athens

County:
Greene County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.42
State:
New York

Athens is a village located in Greene County, New York. Athens has a 2026 population of 1,578. Athens is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually and its population has increased by 0.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,575 in 2020.

The median household income in Athens is $84,107 with a poverty rate of 11.12%. The median age in Athens is 45.4 years: 50.2 years for males, and 42.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.6 males.

1.6K
Total Population
461
Density (mi²)
1 0.06%
Growth

Athens Population

Athens Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,57810.06%
20251,57700%
20241,577-5-0.32%
20231,582-4-0.25%
20221,586-10-0.63%
20211,596211.33%
20201,57500%
20191,598-4-0.25%
20181,602-5-0.31%
20171,607-6-0.37%
20161,613-8-0.49%
20151,62100%
20141,621-16-0.98%
20131,637-11-0.67%
20121,648-12-0.72%
20111,660-8-0.48%
20101,672-3-0.18%

Median Age

Overall: 45.4 years
Female: 42.3 years
Male: 50.2 years

Athens Adults

There are 1,643 adults, (482 of whom are seniors) in Athens.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,030 (53%)
Male: 913 (47%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Athens includes 85.9% White, 3.65% Black or African American, 3.24% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,66985.9%
Two or more races1356.95%
Black or African American713.65%
Asian633.24%
Other race30.15%
Native American20.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White21010.81%
Two or more races422.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,45975.09%
Two or more races934.79%
Black or African American713.65%
Asian633.24%
Other race30.15%
Native American20.1%

Athens Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Athens ' average per capita income is $52,083. Household income levels show a median of $84,107. The poverty rate stands at 11.12%.

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
Families$114,000$125,328
Married Families$112,188-
Households$84,107$107,843
Non Families$35,313$65,187

$52,083

Average Income

$84,107

Median Household Income

11.12%

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)