Athens Population

1840–2026

3,191

2026 projection

2.4% since 2020 (decrease)

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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.
20263,191-140.44%
20253,205-70.22%
20243,212-140.43%
20233,226-160.49%
20223,242-290.89%
20213,271+30.09%
20203,268+772.41%
20193,191-210.65%
20183,212-110.34%
20173,223-50.15%

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Athens Demographics

47median age

Median age

Female47.4 yrs
Male44.5 yrs

Adults

2,616
732 seniors · 28%1,884 other adults

Sex

Female 43% · 1,394Male 57% · 1,849

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 32 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

$53,000median household income

Median household income

$53,000

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$54,925

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

12.8%

About 1 in 8 residents

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

Athens Marital Status

38% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married38%33%44%
Never married35%41%28%
Divorced18%22%14%
Widowed6%<1%13%
Separated3%3%2%

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