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Athens

Michigan · 952 residents (2025 est.) · 1.007 sq mi
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Athens has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,192. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% 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 $157,000. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,134
+2%since 2000
from 1,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,126 / sq mi
+2%since 2009
from 1,109 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.8
+44%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:952 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9159791K1K1K1990201020202024Athens
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.8%(32)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.9%(90)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.1%(47)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194%(45)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.8%(100)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.7%(144)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.7%(99)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.5%(130)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6422.4%(254)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.6%(120)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845%(57)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(16)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,192
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,588
+111%since 2000
from $16,409 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
+8%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$978
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+9%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
42
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Athens on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,068)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(985)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other11.3%(128)
Diversity Score
29
+592%since 2009
from 4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.4%(5)
Asian origin
Chinese0.7%(8)
Ancestry
Irish18.7%(212)
English16.2%(184)
German11.3%(128)
American6.3%(72)
Polish3.6%(41)
Scottish3.4%(39)
Italian2.8%(32)
Dutch1.4%(16)
French0.7%(8)
Swedish0.6%(7)
Russian0.5%(6)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Croatian0.4%(5)
Danish0.4%(4)
Finnish0.4%(4)
Norwegian0.3%(3)
Hungarian0.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+65%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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
4.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.3%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2017
from 80.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.1%(137)
Married52%(229)
Widowed3.6%(16)
Divorced13.2%(58)
Women 15+
Never married35%(184)
Married42.9%(225)
Widowed4.2%(22)
Divorced17.9%(94)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athens, Michigan?

Athens, Michigan has about 1,134 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Athens, Michigan?

The typical household in Athens, Michigan earns about $70,192 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Athens, Michigan expensive?

In Athens, Michigan, the median home is worth about $157,000, and the typical rent is about $978 a month.

How educated are people in Athens, Michigan?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Athens, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Athens, Michigan?

About 6.6% of people in Athens, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Athens, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Athens, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 144 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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