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Athens

Michigan · 1,024 residents · 1.007 sq mi
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Athens has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,719. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,024
−8%since 2000
from 1,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,017 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,103 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+23%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9159791K1K1K1990201020202024Athens
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,719
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,829
+15%since 2000
from $16,409 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
19.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+4%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,068)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(60)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(971)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(14)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score6.9%(71)
Diversity Score
7
+29%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.7%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athens, Michigan?

Athens, Michigan has about 1,024 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Athens, Michigan?

The typical household in Athens, Michigan earns about $46,719 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 $89,700, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Athens, Michigan?

About 12.3% 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 9.0% 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 34 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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