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Athens

Wisconsin · 1,105 residents · 2.45 sq mi
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Athens has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $106,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,105
+1%since 2000
from 1,095 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
451 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 447 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+9%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8809731K1K1K1990201020202024Athens
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,438
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,286 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,264
+25%since 2000
from $17,076 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade17%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$485
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−30.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+27%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,038)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(6)
Diversity Score13.3%(148)
Diversity Score
13
+158%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athens, Wisconsin?

Athens, Wisconsin has about 1,105 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Athens, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Athens, Wisconsin earns about $43,438 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 $106,300, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Athens, Wisconsin?

About 13.2% 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 11.5% 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 154 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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