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Athens

Michigan · 936 residents · 1.007 sq mi
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Athens has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,063. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 175 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
936
−16%since 2000
from 1,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
929 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,103 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+34%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9159791K1K1K1990201020202024Athens
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,063
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,029
+40%since 2000
from $16,409 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.7%
US avg: 10%
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,000
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
17.9% 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-Hispanic96.1%(1,068)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(60)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(862)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(23)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other5.1%(47)
Diversity Score19.4%(181)
Diversity Score
19
+260%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+75%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.5%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athens, Michigan?

Athens, Michigan has about 936 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Athens, Michigan?

The typical household in Athens, Michigan earns about $54,063 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 $88,000, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Athens, Michigan?

About 8.8% 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 12.2% of people in Athens, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Athens, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Athens, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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