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Athens

Georgia · 115,452 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 $33,940. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $161,700. At a median age of 25.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 25.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
115,452
+15%since 2000
from 100,266 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
992 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 861 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
25.8
+2%since 2000
from 25.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
98K106K114K122K130K2000201020202024Athens
2024127K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,940
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,118 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,748
+15%since 2000
from $17,103 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.533
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
58.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+30%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(61,950)
Black27.2%(27,284)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(6,402)
Asian3.1%(3,147)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.7%(65,825)
2010
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(65,747)
Black26.4%(30,441)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(12,129)
Asian4.2%(4,807)
Other2%(2,312)
Diversity Score74.1%(85,563)
Diversity Score
74
+13%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.5%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athens, Georgia?

Athens, Georgia has about 115,452 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Athens, Georgia?

The typical household in Athens, Georgia earns about $33,940 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 $161,700, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Athens, Georgia?

About 41.5% 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 33.8% of people in Athens, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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