Athens Population

2010–2026

1,581

2026 projection

0.4% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Athens. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,58100.00%
20251,581+40.25%
20241,577-20.13%
20231,579-30.19%
20221,582-100.63%
20211,592+181.14%
20201,574-241.50%
20191,598-40.25%
20181,602-50.31%
20171,607-60.37%

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Athens Demographics

45.4median age

Median age

Female42.3 yrs
Male50.2 yrs

Adults

1,643
482 seniors · 29%1,161 other adults

Sex

Female 53% · 1,030Male 47% · 913

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 19 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Athens Income

$84,107median household income

Median household income

$84,107

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$52,083

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11.1%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Athens Marital Status

61% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married61%60%61%
Never married23%27%19%
Divorced10%10%10%
Widowed7%2%10%
Separated<1%<1%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201