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Athens

Illinois · 1,988 residents · 1.684 sq mi
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Athens has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,813. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value is $104,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
1,988
+15%since 2000
from 1,726 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,181 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,025 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
−2%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Athens
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,813
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,208 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,727
+32%since 2000
from $17,981 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−10%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,684)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(22)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(82)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,900)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(31)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.8%(135)
Diversity Score
7
+43%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+94%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.4%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athens, Illinois?

Athens, Illinois has about 1,988 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Athens, Illinois?

The typical household in Athens, Illinois earns about $57,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Athens, Illinois expensive?

In Athens, Illinois, the median home is worth about $104,600, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Athens, Illinois?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Athens, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Athens, Illinois?

About 4.7% of people in Athens, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Athens, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Athens, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 559 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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