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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Athens

New York · 1,695 residents · 3.42 sq mi
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Athens has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,927. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $79,400. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,695
−1%since 1990
from 1,708 in 1990
1990 – 2025
496 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 499 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
+12%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Athens
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,927
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,481 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,282
+77%since 1990
from $12,029 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.8%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,400
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $83,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$519
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $422 in 1990
US average: $602
69.3%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.7% in 1990
30.7% rent
2.2
−34%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,666)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(31)
Asian1.1%(19)
Diversity Score10.2%(174)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,609)
Black1.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1%(17)
Asian0.7%(12)
Diversity Score7%(118)
7
−32%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.8%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
−12%since 1990
from 22.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athens, New York?

Athens, New York has about 1,695 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Athens, New York earns about $36,927 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 $79,400, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Athens, New York?

About 14.3% 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 10.8% of people in Athens, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Athens, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Athens, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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