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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Athens

Pennsylvania · 3,468 residents · 1.754 sq mi
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Athens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,025. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $49,100. Households here earn about 31% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,468
+2%vs 2000
vs 3,415 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,977 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 1,947 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
37.3
−5%vs 2000
vs 39.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Athens
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,025
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,246 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,667
−49%vs 2000
vs $20,874 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
12.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$246
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $325 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
59.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.9% in 2000
40.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+16%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Athens on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(3,321)
Black0.9%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1%(34)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(183)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(3,431)
Black0.9%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(7)
Diversity Score3.1%(106)
Diversity Score
3
−43%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.4%
−8.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
8.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+30%vs 2000
vs 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athens, Pennsylvania?

Athens, Pennsylvania has about 3,468 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Athens, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Athens, Pennsylvania earns about $20,025 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Athens, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Athens, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $49,100, and the typical rent is about $246 a month.

How educated are people in Athens, Pennsylvania?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Athens, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Athens, Pennsylvania?

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

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

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