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Athens

New York · 1,668 residents · 3.42 sq mi
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Athens is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,700. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,668
−2%since 2000
from 1,695 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
488 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 496 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+12%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Athens
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,063
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,927 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,100
+32%since 2000
from $21,282 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,700
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$737
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−22.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+38%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,609)
Black1.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1%(17)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(118)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,553)
Black1.6%(26)
Hispanic / Latino4%(66)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other1.1%(18)
Diversity Score16.5%(276)
Diversity Score
17
+138%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+19%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% 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
7.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.2%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athens, New York?

Athens, New York has about 1,668 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Athens, New York earns about $59,063 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 $175,700, and the typical rent is about $737 a month.

How educated are people in Athens, New York?

About 19.0% 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 5.1% of people in Athens, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Athens, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Athens, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 40 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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