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New Athens

Illinois · 1,955 residents · 2.112 sq mi
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New Athens has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,100. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
1,955
−1%since 2000
from 1,981 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
926 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 938 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+12%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024New Athens
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,996
+70%since 2000
from $17,627 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
22.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−12%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,930)
Black0.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(11)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(82)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(1,799)
Black0.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(47)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score8.5%(166)
Diversity Score
8
+104%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Athens, Illinois?

New Athens, Illinois has about 1,955 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Athens, Illinois?

The typical household in New Athens, Illinois earns about $69,100 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Athens, Illinois expensive?

In New Athens, Illinois, the median home is worth about $108,400, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in New Athens, Illinois?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in New Athens, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Athens, Illinois?

About 8.3% of people in New Athens, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Athens, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, New Athens, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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