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Athens

Louisiana · 232 residents (2025 est.) · 3.501 sq mi
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Athens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,673. Population has grown 37% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,000. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
358
+37%since 2000
from 262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
102 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 75 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
−7%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:232 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2182743313874431990201020202024Athens
2024358
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,673
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,622
+20%since 2000
from $13,033 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
55.3%
+41.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.574
+34%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing15.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+178%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(190)
Black24%(63)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.8%(122)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(149)
Black57.3%(205)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(4)
Diversity Score62.3%(223)
Diversity Score
62
+33%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+5%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.9%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−27.1 ptssince 2011
from 28.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.3%
−21.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.3%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−54.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2012
from 8.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−68.9 ptssince 2013
from 70.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
32.6%
−21.9 ptssince 2017
from 54.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athens, Louisiana?

Athens, Louisiana has about 358 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Athens, Louisiana?

The typical household in Athens, Louisiana earns about $15,673 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Athens, Louisiana expensive?

In Athens, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $84,000.

How educated are people in Athens, Louisiana?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Athens, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Athens, Louisiana?

About 55.3% of people in Athens, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Athens, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Athens, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 88 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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