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Athens

Georgia · 127,315 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 $39,713. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $186,200. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
127,315
+27%since 2000
from 100,266 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,093 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 861 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.2
+11%since 2000
from 25.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
98K106K114K122K130K2000201020202024Athens
2024127K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,713
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,118 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,203
+47%since 2000
from $17,103 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
61.2% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56%(71,258)
Black24.5%(31,129)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(14,244)
Asian3.8%(4,894)
Other2.4%(3,076)
Diversity Score74.4%(94,739)
Diversity Score
74
+13%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 40.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
9.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athens, Georgia?

Athens, Georgia has about 127,315 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Athens, Georgia?

The typical household in Athens, Georgia earns about $39,713 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 $186,200, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Athens, Georgia?

About 45.4% 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 26.9% 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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