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Athens Overview

$19,185
PER CAPITA INCOME
$27,857
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
36.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
63.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
282
TOTAL POPULATION
135
MALE POPULATION
147
FEMALE POPULATION
91.84
MALES / 100 FEMALES
108.89
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
95
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
46.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Income in Athens

Income Overview in Athens

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income282$19,185
Median Family Income67$0
Mean Family Income67$58,788
Median Household Income134$27,857
Mean Household Income134$39,799
Income Deficit67$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)28236.84%
Wage / Income Gap ($)28263.16¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2820.53

Earnings by Sex in Athens

Average Earnings in Athens are $25,625, $29,688 for men and $18,750 for women, a difference of 36.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Athens
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male45 (47.4%)$29,688
Female50 (52.6%)$18,750
Total95 (100.0%)$25,625

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Athens

The most common earnings brackets in Athens are $20,000 to $22,499 for men (11 | 24.4%) and $5,000 to $7,499 for women (10 | 20.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Athens
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)10 (20.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9996 (13.3%)1 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)3 (6.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)8 (16.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)6 (12.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49911 (24.4%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9991 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9994 (8.9%)5 (10.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9992 (4.4%)7 (14.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9997 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9991 (2.2%)5 (10.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9997 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9991 (2.2%)1 (2.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9992 (4.4%)4 (8.0%)
$100,000+2 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total45 (100.0%)50 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Athens

Average earnings in Athens are $29,688 for men and $18,750 for women, a difference of 36.8%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $35,750, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $27,813. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $32,750, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $6,563.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Athens
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$27,813$6,563
College or Associate's Degree$35,750$32,750
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$29,688$18,750

Family Income in Athens

Family Income Brackets in Athens

According to the Athens family income data, there are 21 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 31.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Athens
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000710.4%
$10,000 to $14,99923.0%
$15,000 to $24,99957.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991217.9%
$35,000 to $49,9991014.9%
$50,000 to $74,9992131.3%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,999811.9%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+23.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Athens

2-person families (30 | 44.8%) account for the highest median family income in Athens with $55,000 per family, while 2-person families (30 | 44.8%) have the highest median income of $27,500 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Athens
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families30 (44.8%)$55,000
3-Person Families7 (10.4%)$0
4-Person Families17 (25.4%)$0
5-Person Families1 (1.5%)$0
6-Person Families12 (17.9%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total67 (100.0%)$0

Family Income by Number of Earners in Athens

Family Income by Number of Earners in Athens
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners16 (23.9%)$0
1 Earner27 (40.3%)$0
2 Earners22 (32.8%)$67,917
3+ Earners2 (3.0%)$0
Total67 (100.0%)$0

Household Income in Athens

Household Income Brackets in Athens

With 39 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Athens, accounting for 29.1% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Athens
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003929.1%
$10,000 to $14,999107.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991712.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991611.9%
$35,000 to $49,9991712.7%
$50,000 to $74,9992115.7%
$75,000 to $99,99921.5%
$100,000 to $149,999107.5%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+21.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Athens

Household Income by Householder Age in Athens
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years50 (37.3%)$0
45 to 64 Years52 (38.8%)$0
65+ Years32 (23.9%)$0
Total134 (100.0%)$27,857

Poverty in Athens

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Athens

With 45.2% poverty level for males and 40.8% for females among the residents of Athens, 18 to 24 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10 males (100.0%) and 9 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Athens
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (60.0%)9 (100.0%)
5 Years4 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years5 (62.5%)2 (11.1%)
12 to 14 Years4 (66.7%)8 (61.5%)
15 Years1 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years10 (55.6%)12 (85.7%)
35 to 44 Years13 (50.0%)8 (33.3%)
45 to 54 Years6 (54.5%)14 (58.3%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)5 (26.3%)
65 to 74 Years2 (10.0%)2 (9.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total61 (45.2%)60 (40.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Athens

According to the poverty statistics in Athens, males aged 55 to 64 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Athens
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (40.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years2 (33.3%)1 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years3 (37.5%)16 (88.9%)
12 to 14 Years2 (33.3%)5 (38.5%)
15 Years7 (87.5%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years8 (44.4%)2 (14.3%)
35 to 44 Years13 (50.0%)16 (66.7%)
45 to 54 Years5 (45.5%)10 (41.7%)
55 to 64 Years10 (100.0%)14 (73.7%)
65 to 74 Years18 (90.0%)19 (90.5%)
75 Years and over2 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total74 (54.8%)87 (59.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Athens

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Athens show that 23.8% or 10 of the total 42 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 10 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Athens
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total32 (76.2%)10 (23.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Athens

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Athens
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)1 (25.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)5 (41.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)14 (58.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Athens

The poverty data for Athens shows that 10 of the married-couple family households (23.8%) and 14 of the single-parent households (56.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Athens
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)1 (20.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)5 (41.7%)
3 or 4 Children10 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (23.8%)14 (56.0%)

Race in Athens

The most populous races in Athens are White / Caucasian (154 | 54.6%), Black / African American (124 | 44.0%), and Two or more Races (4 | 1.4%).
Race in Athens
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American12444.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian15454.6%
Two or more Races41.4%
Some other Race00.0%
Total282100.0%

Ancestry in Athens

The most populous ancestries reported in Athens are American (101 | 35.8%), Scotch-Irish (16 | 5.7%), English (13 | 4.6%), Irish (10 | 3.5%), and Belgian (2 | 0.7%), together accounting for 50.4% of all Athens residents.
Ancestry in Athens
Ancestry# Population% Population
American10135.8%
Belgian20.7%
English134.6%
French20.7%
German20.7%
Irish103.5%
Scotch-Irish165.7%
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Immigrants in Athens

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Athens came from Europe (5 | 1.8%), Germany (5 | 1.8%), and Western Europe (5 | 1.8%), together accounting for 5.3% of all Athens residents.
Immigrants in Athens
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Europe51.8%
Germany51.8%
Western Europe51.8%
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Sex and Age in Athens

Sex and Age in Athens

The most populous age groups in Athens are 15 to 19 Years (18 | 13.3%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (21 | 14.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Athens
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10 (7.4%)9 (6.1%)
5 to 9 Years14 (10.4%)11 (7.5%)
10 to 14 Years6 (4.4%)21 (14.3%)
15 to 19 Years18 (13.3%)1 (0.7%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years1 (0.7%)6 (4.1%)
30 to 34 Years17 (12.6%)8 (5.4%)
35 to 39 Years11 (8.2%)11 (7.5%)
40 to 44 Years15 (11.1%)13 (8.8%)
45 to 49 Years6 (4.4%)15 (10.2%)
50 to 54 Years5 (3.7%)9 (6.1%)
55 to 59 Years2 (1.5%)8 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years8 (5.9%)11 (7.5%)
65 to 69 Years12 (8.9%)7 (4.8%)
70 to 74 Years8 (5.9%)14 (9.5%)
75 to 79 Years1 (0.7%)3 (2.0%)
80 to 84 Years1 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total135 (100.0%)147 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Athens

Median Family Size in Athens

The median family size in Athens is 3.21 persons per family, with single female/mother families (24 | 35.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.25 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1 | 1.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Athens
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple42 (62.7%)3.19
Single Male/Father1 (1.5%)3.00
Single Female/Mother24 (35.8%)3.25
Total Families67 (100.0%)3.21

Median Household Size in Athens

Median Household Size in Athens
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple42 (31.3%)3.19
Single Male/Father1 (0.7%)3.00
Single Female/Mother24 (17.9%)3.25
Non-family67 (50.0%)-
Total Households134 (100.0%)2.10

Household Size by Marriage Status in Athens

Out of a total of 134 households in Athens, 67 (50.0%) are family households, while 67 (50.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 30, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 67.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Athens
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-67 (50.0%)
2-Person Households30 (22.4%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households7 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households17 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households1 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households12 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total67 (50.0%)67 (50.0%)

Female Fertility in Athens

Fertility by Age in Athens

Average fertility rate in Athens is 93.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 357.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Athens
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years5 (100.0%)357.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total5 (100.0%)93.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Athens

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Athens
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Athens

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Athens
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree5 (100.0%)192.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total5 (100.0%)93.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Athens

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Athens
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Athens

Employment by Class of Employer in Athens

Among the 93 employed individuals in Athens, private company employees (62 | 66.7%), local government employees (14 | 15.0%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (10 | 10.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Athens
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees6266.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1010.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations11.1%
Local Government Employees1415.0%
State Government Employees66.5%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total93100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Athens

According to the labor force statistics for Athens, out of the total population over 16 years of age (203), 46.8% or 95 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.1% or 1 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 74.3% or 26 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 3.7% or 1 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Athens
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years3 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years13 (52.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years27 (54.0%)1 (3.7%)
45 to 54 Years26 (74.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years5 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years7 (36.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years14 (34.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total95 (46.8%)1 (1.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Athens

According to labor force statistics for Athens, 55.5% of individuals (81) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (146) are in the labor force, with 1.2% or 1 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 81.1% or 43 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.3% or 1 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Athens
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma21 (53.8%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree43 (81.1%)1 (2.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher17 (77.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total81 (55.5%)2 (1.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Athens

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Athens are Management (9 | 9.6%), Community & Social Service (8 | 8.5%), Legal Services & Support (7 | 7.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (6 | 6.4%), and Health Technologists (3 | 3.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Athens

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Athens, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Health Technologists (33.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (83.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Athens
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2 (22.2%)7 (77.8%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support2 (28.6%)5 (71.4%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1 (16.7%)5 (83.3%)
Health Technologists1 (33.3%)2 (66.7%)
Total (Category)7 (25.9%)20 (74.1%)
Total (Overall)44 (46.8%)50 (53.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Athens are Food Preparation & Serving (4 | 4.3%), Security & Protection (2 | 2.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (2 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Athens

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Athens
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
Total (Overall)44 (46.8%)50 (53.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Athens are , and Office & Administration (18 | 19.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Athens

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Athens
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)44 (46.8%)50 (53.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Athens are Construction & Extraction (8 | 8.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5 | 5.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Athens

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Athens
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)44 (46.8%)50 (53.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Athens are Production (16 | 17.0%), and Transportation (14 | 14.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Athens

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Athens
OccupationMaleFemale
Production11 (68.8%)5 (31.2%)
Transportation11 (78.6%)3 (21.4%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)22 (73.3%)8 (26.7%)
Total (Overall)44 (46.8%)50 (53.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Athens

Employment Industries in Athens

The major employment industries in Athens include Professional & Scientific (18 | 19.2%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (12 | 12.8%), Construction (11 | 11.7%), Manufacturing (11 | 11.7%), and Public Administration (9 | 9.6%).
Employment Industries in Athens

Employment Industries by Sex in Athens

The Athens industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Retail Trade (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Athens
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific2 (11.1%)16 (88.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1 (20.0%)4 (80.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Public Administration2 (22.2%)7 (77.8%)
Total44 (46.8%)50 (53.2%)

Education in Athens

School Enrollment in Athens

The most common levels of schooling among the 81 students in Athens are middle school (27 | 33.3%), high school (24 | 29.6%), and elementary school (18 | 22.2%).
School Enrollment in Athens
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool67.4%
Kindergarten11.2%
Elementary School1822.2%
Middle School2733.3%
High School2429.6%
College / Undergraduate33.7%
Graduate / Professional22.5%
Total81100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Athens

Out of a total of 81 students who are enrolled in schools in Athens, 26 (32.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 55 (67.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7 (87.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 4 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Athens
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old18 (85.7%)3 (14.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds17 (63.0%)10 (37.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1 (12.5%)7 (87.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds10 (90.9%)1 (9.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over5 (50.0%)5 (50.0%)
Total55 (67.9%)26 (32.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Athens

Science & technology (13 | 48.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (4 | 14.8%), education (3 | 11.1%), business (2 | 7.4%), and arts & humanities (2 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 27 individuals in Athens who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Athens
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural414.8%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology13.7%
Social Sciences13.7%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1348.1%
Business27.4%
Education311.1%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History13.7%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities27.4%
Total27100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Athens

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Athens

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Athens are males with 2 vehicles (12, accounting for 27.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (5, making up 24.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Athens
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle7 (15.9%)27 (55.1%)
2 Vehicles12 (27.3%)5 (10.2%)
3 Vehicles8 (18.2%)10 (20.4%)
4 Vehicles10 (22.7%)3 (6.1%)
5 or more Vehicles7 (15.9%)4 (8.2%)
Total44 (100.0%)49 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Athens

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Athens are 15 to 19 minutes (17 commuters, 20.7%), 20 to 24 minutes (16 commuters, 19.5%), and 30 to 34 minutes (14 commuters, 17.1%).
Commute Time in Athens
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes33.7%
5 to 9 Minutes00.0%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes1720.7%
20 to 24 Minutes1619.5%
25 to 29 Minutes1012.2%
30 to 34 Minutes1417.1%
35 to 39 Minutes78.5%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes67.3%
60 to 89 Minutes11.2%
90 or more Minutes89.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Athens

The most common commute times in Athens are 15 to 19 minutes (16 commuters, 36.4%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (13 commuters, 34.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Athens
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes3 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes16 (36.4%)1 (2.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes7 (15.9%)9 (23.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)10 (26.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes1 (2.3%)13 (34.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes7 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes1 (2.3%)5 (13.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes1 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes8 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Athens

The most frequent times of departure to work in Athens are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (12, 27.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (15, 39.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Athens
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM3 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM12 (27.3%)7 (18.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM10 (22.7%)1 (2.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM10 (22.7%)15 (39.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)5 (13.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (7.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)5 (13.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)2 (5.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Athens

Occupancy by Ownership in Athens

Of the total 134 dwellings in Athens, owner-occupied units account for 101 (75.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 33 (24.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Athens
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units10175.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3324.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units134100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Athens

Occupancy by Household Size in Athens
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household6750.0%
2-Person Household3022.4%
3-Person Household75.2%
4+ Person Household3022.4%
Total Housing Units134100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Athens

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Athens
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household43 (64.2%)24 (35.8%)
2-Person Household23 (76.7%)7 (23.3%)
3-Person Household7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household28 (93.3%)2 (6.7%)
Total Housing Units101 (75.4%)33 (24.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Athens

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Athens
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School7 (26.9%)19 (73.1%)
High School Diploma45 (93.8%)3 (6.2%)
College/Associate Degree35 (85.4%)6 (14.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher14 (73.7%)5 (26.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Athens

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Athens
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1410.4%
35 to 44 Years3626.9%
45 to 54 Years3123.1%
55 to 64 Years2115.7%
65 to 74 Years3022.4%
75 to 84 Years21.5%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total134100.0%

Housing Finances in Athens

Median Income by Occupancy in Athens

Median Income by Occupancy in Athens
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied101 (75.4%)$31,250
Renter-Occupied33 (24.6%)$0
Average134 (100.0%)$27,857

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Athens

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Athens
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)1 (3.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99921 (20.8%)17 (51.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9998 (7.9%)2 (6.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99912 (11.9%)5 (15.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99914 (13.9%)2 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99912 (11.9%)5 (15.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99920 (19.8%)1 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9992 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99910 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more2 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Athens

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Athens
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30045 (44.6%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49918 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79924 (23.8%)1 (3.0%)
$800 to $9996 (5.9%)5 (15.1%)
$1,000 to $1,4996 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9992 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Athens

Housing Structures in Athens

Housing Structures in Athens
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached9772.4%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments21.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments21.5%
Mobile Home / Other3324.6%
Total134100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Athens

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Athens
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached85 (87.6%)12 (12.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other16 (48.5%)17 (51.5%)
Total101 (75.4%)33 (24.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Athens

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Athens
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)4 (12.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms2 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms39 (38.6%)26 (78.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms45 (44.6%)3 (9.1%)
8 or more Rooms15 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Athens

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Athens
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas56 (55.4%)11 (33.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas5 (5.0%)13 (39.4%)
Electricity39 (38.6%)9 (27.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Athens

Household Vehicle Usage in Athens
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3 (3.0%)24 (72.7%)
1 Vehicle42 (41.6%)8 (24.2%)
2 Vehicles27 (26.7%)1 (3.0%)
3 or more Vehicles29 (28.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Athens

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Athens

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7625
Median Property Value$86,100$0
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$239$0
Real Estate Taxes$199$10

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Athens

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Athens
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00019 (25.0%)10 (40.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99927 (35.5%)4 (16.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99917 (22.4%)11 (44.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99912 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9991 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total76 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Athens

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Athens
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00021 (27.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99918 (23.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99911 (14.5%)2 (8.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9992 (2.6%)3 (12.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99912 (15.8%)10 (40.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)8 (32.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99910 (13.2%)2 (8.0%)
$150,000 or more2 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total76 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Athens

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Athens
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x17 (22.4%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x10 (13.2%)19 (76.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x12 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more37 (48.7%)1 (4.0%)
Total76 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Athens

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Athens
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80038 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4991 (1.3%)15 (60.0%)
$800 to $1,4994 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total76 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Athens

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Athens

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Athens
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years21 (80.8%)5 (19.2%)
6 to 18 Years59 (92.2%)5 (7.8%)
19 to 25 Years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years41 (82.0%)9 (18.0%)
45 to 54 Years21 (60.0%)14 (40.0%)
55 to 64 Years29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total249 (88.3%)33 (11.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Athens

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Athens
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born21 (80.8%)5 (19.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen59 (92.2%)5 (7.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Athens

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Athens
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00086 (85.2%)15 (14.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99964 (82.1%)14 (17.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99962 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9992 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over35 (89.7%)4 (10.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Athens

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Athens
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 69 (34.6%)12 (46.2%)
6 to 18 Years48 (75.0%)11 (17.2%)
19 to 25 Years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years25 (89.3%)13 (46.4%)
35 to 44 Years16 (32.0%)25 (50.0%)
45 to 54 Years6 (17.1%)15 (42.9%)
55 to 64 Years13 (44.8%)21 (72.4%)
65 to 74 Years41 (100.0%)30 (73.2%)
75 Years and over5 (100.0%)3 (60.0%)
Total167 (59.2%)130 (46.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Athens

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Athens
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (14.9%)7 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years6 (30.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (50.0%)1 (33.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Athens

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Athens: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Athens: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)1 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Athens: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (10.6%)3 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Athens: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (10.6%)5 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years4 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (33.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Athens: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (33.3%)

Technology Access in Athens

Computing Device Access in Athens

Computing Device Access in Athens
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop6649.2%
Smartphone9570.9%
Tablet4936.6%
No Computing Device3324.6%
Total134100.0%

Internet Access in Athens

Internet Access in Athens
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home107.5%
Cellular Data Only118.2%
Satellite Internet2820.9%
No Internet8462.7%
Total134100.0%

Athens Summary

Athens is a small town located in the northeast corner of Louisiana, in Claiborne Parish. It is situated on the banks of the Ouachita River, and is part of the Ruston-Grambling Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town has a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census.

History

Athens was founded in 1839 by a group of settlers from Georgia, who named the town after the ancient Greek city of Athens. The town was incorporated in 1845, and the first post office was established in 1846. The town was a major trading center for the surrounding area, and was home to several cotton plantations.
During the Civil War, Athens was the site of a major battle between Union and Confederate forces. The Union forces were victorious, and the town was occupied by Union troops for the remainder of the war.
In the late 19th century, Athens was a major center for the timber industry, and the town was home to several sawmills. The timber industry declined in the early 20th century, and the town's economy shifted to agriculture.

Geography

Athens is located in the northeast corner of Louisiana, in Claiborne Parish. It is situated on the banks of the Ouachita River, and is part of the Ruston-Grambling Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town has a total area of 2.2 square miles, all of which is land.
The town is located in a humid subtropical climate zone, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 64°F, and the average annual precipitation is 48 inches.

Economy

Athens is a small, rural town, and the economy is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, and the main crops are cotton, soybeans, and corn. The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.

Demographics

Athens has a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census. The population is predominantly white (90.2%), with small percentages of African American (7.2%), Hispanic (1.2%), and Asian (0.4%) residents. The median household income is $30,938, and the median age is 38.7 years. The town has a poverty rate of 22.3%.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Athens?
Per Capita income in Athens is $19,185.
What is the Median Household income in Athens?
Median Household Income in Athens is $27,857.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Athens?
Income or Wage Gap in Athens is 36.8%.
Women in Athens earn 63.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Athens?
Inequality or Gini Index in Athens is 0.53.
What is the Total Population of Athens?
Total Population of Athens is 282.
What is the Total Male Population of Athens?
Total Male Population of Athens is 135.
What is the Total Female Population of Athens?
Total Female Population of Athens is 147.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Athens?
There are 91.84 Males per 100 Females in Athens.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Athens?
There are 108.89 Females per 100 Males in Athens.
What is the Median Population Age in Athens?
Median Population Age in Athens is 38.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Athens
Average Family Size in Athens is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Athens
Average Household Size in Athens is 2.1 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Athens?
There are 95 People in the Labor Forcein in Athens.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Athens?
46.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Athens.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Athens?
Unemployment Rate in Athens is 1.1%.