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Athens

County:
Marathon County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.45
State:
Wisconsin

Athens is a village located in Marathon County, Wisconsin. Athens has a 2026 population of 1,063. Athens is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -0.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,065 in 2020.

The median household income in Athens is $52,750 with a poverty rate of 14.64%. The median age in Athens is 44.2 years: 44.4 years for males, and 42.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.1 males.

1.1K
Total Population
434
Density (mi²)

Athens Population

Athens Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,06300%
20251,063-1-0.09%
20241,064-2-0.19%
20231,06620.19%
20221,06420.19%
20211,062-3-0.28%
20201,06500%
20191,07710.09%
20181,076-5-0.46%
20171,08120.19%
20161,079-5-0.46%
20151,084-4-0.37%
20141,088-2-0.18%
20131,090-2-0.18%
20121,092-1-0.09%
20111,093-12-1.09%
20101,09610.09%

Median Age

Overall: 44.2 years
Female: 42.7 years
Male: 44.4 years

Athens Adults

There are 823 adults, (190 of whom are seniors) in Athens.

Sex Ratio

Female: 538 (51%)
Male: 517 (49%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Athens includes 92.32% White, 4.55% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White97492.32%
Other race484.55%
Two or more races191.8%
Black or African American141.33%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race484.55%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White97492.32%
Two or more races191.8%
Black or African American141.33%

Athens Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Athens ' average per capita income is $51,948. Household income levels show a median of $52,750. The poverty rate stands at 14.64%.

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$102,679-
Families$89,375$97,778
Households$52,750$73,687
Non Families$35,750$36,638

$51,948

Average Income

$52,750

Median Household Income

14.64%

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)