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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Athens

Wisconsin · 951 residents · 2.45 sq mi
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Athens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,500. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

951
−13%vs 2000
vs 1,095 in 2000
1990 – 2025
388 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 447 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.8
+2%vs 2000
vs 36.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8809731K1K1K1990201020202024Athens
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,500
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,286 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,357
−39%vs 2000
vs $17,076 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.1%
+5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,800
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $75,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$270
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $371 in 2000
US average: $450
72.7%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.6% in 2000
27.3% rent
1.9
−2%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(947)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score3.1%(29)
3
−40%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.3%
−14.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.0 min
+64%vs 2000
vs 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athens, Wisconsin?

Athens, Wisconsin has about 951 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Athens, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Athens, Wisconsin earns about $22,500 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 $42,800, and the typical rent is about $270 a month.

How educated are people in Athens, Wisconsin?

About 10.8% 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 10.1% of people in Athens, Wisconsin 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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