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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Athens

Georgia · 100,266 residents · 116.437 sq mi
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Athens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,118. Population has declined 10% since 2009. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $103,000. At a median age of 25.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 25.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

100,266
−10%vs 2009
vs 111,814 in 2009
2000 – 2025
861 / sq mi
−10%vs 2009
vs 960 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
25.3
+4%vs 2009
vs 24.4 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
98K106K114K122K130K2000201020202024Athens
2024127K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,118
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $33,121 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$17,103
−13%vs 2009
vs $19,717 in 2009
US average: $21,522
28.6%
−4.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 33.3% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$103,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $161,200 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$540
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $718 in 2009
US average: $602
41.5%
−2.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 44.2% in 2009
58.5% rent
3.7
−25%vs 2009
vs 4.9 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(67,747)
Black25.6%(28,665)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(9,794)
Asian3.3%(3,656)
Diversity Score69.8%(78,008)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(61,950)
Black27.2%(27,284)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(6,402)
Asian3.1%(3,147)
Diversity Score65.7%(65,825)
66
−6%vs 2009
vs 70 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 41.4% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.0%
−3.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 84.6% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
19.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Athens, Georgia?

Athens, Georgia has about 100,266 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Athens, Georgia?

The typical household in Athens, Georgia earns about $28,118 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Athens, Georgia expensive?

In Athens, Georgia, the median home is worth about $103,000, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Athens, Georgia?

About 40.0% of adults age 25 and over in Athens, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Athens, Georgia?

About 28.6% of people in Athens, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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