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Athens

Wisconsin · 1,190 residents (2025 est.) · 2.45 sq mi
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Athens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,750. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $189,700. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,055
−4%since 2000
from 1,095 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
431 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 447 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
+22%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,190 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8809731K1K1K1990201020202024Athens
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,750
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,286 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,195
+94%since 2000
from $17,076 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+18%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+86%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,064)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(57)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(974)
Black1.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(19)
Diversity Score18.1%(191)
Diversity Score
18
+250%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+62%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.7%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2017
from 66.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athens, Wisconsin?

Athens, Wisconsin has about 1,055 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Athens, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Athens, Wisconsin earns about $52,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Athens, Wisconsin expensive?

In Athens, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $189,700, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Athens, Wisconsin?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Athens, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Athens, Wisconsin?

About 14.6% of people in Athens, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Athens, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Athens, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 104 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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