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Population Review

Athens city, AL — Population & Demographics

Athens city, AL has a population of 27,474. The median household income is $65,000 and the median age is 41.6.

27,474

Population

$65,000

Median Income

$253,700

Median Home Value

41.6

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White70.0%
Black or African American17.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.0%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$65,000

Median Household Income

$39,921

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$253,700

Median Home Value

$834

Median Rent

63.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

88.8%

High School+

30.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

6.5%

Work From Home

24.7 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Athens city, AL has a population of 27,474 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Athens city, AL is $65,000, with 9.7% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Athens city, AL is $253,700, with median rent at $834.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.