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Athens

New York · 1,581 residents (2025 est.) · 3.42 sq mi
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Athens has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,107. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $325,600. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 125%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,943
+15%since 2000
from 1,695 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
568 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 496 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.4
+12%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,581 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Athens
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,107
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,927 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,100
+126%since 2000
from $21,282 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+27%since 2010
from 0.356 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$325,600
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,146
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+80%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
RELATED:See current rent listings in Athens on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,609)
Black1.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1%(17)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(118)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(1,459)
Black3.7%(71)
Hispanic / Latino13%(252)
Asian3.2%(63)
Other5%(98)
Diversity Score51.8%(1,006)
Diversity Score
52
+644%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.4%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% 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
6.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2017
from 74.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athens, New York?

Athens, New York has about 1,943 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Athens, New York earns about $84,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Athens, New York expensive?

In Athens, New York, the median home is worth about $325,600, and the typical rent is about $1,146 a month.

How educated are people in Athens, New York?

About 40.4% of adults age 25 and over in Athens, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Athens, New York?

About 11.1% of people in Athens, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Athens, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Athens, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 235 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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