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Athens

Wisconsin · 1,059 residents · 2.45 sq mi
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Athens has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,146. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,500. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,059
−3%since 2000
from 1,095 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
432 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 447 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+25%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8809731K1K1K1990201020202024Athens
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,146
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,308
+95%since 2000
from $17,076 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+40%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(951)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(71)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.4%(26)
Diversity Score22.7%(240)
Diversity Score
23
+339%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
46.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athens, Wisconsin?

Athens, Wisconsin has about 1,059 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Athens, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Athens, Wisconsin earns about $51,146 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 $138,500, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Athens, Wisconsin?

About 16.5% 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 5.7% 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 108 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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