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Population Review

Census ACS · #219 MSA

Athens Metro Area

The Athens-Clarke County, Ga Metropolitan Statistical Area has 218,190 residents. The median household income is $62,897 and the median home value is $280,900.

218,190

Population

213

People / sq mi

$62,897

Median Income

$280,900

Median Home Value

The Athens CBSA covers 1,025 sq mi of land at 212.9 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White67.1%
Black or African American18.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.0%

Economy & Income

$62,897

Median Household Income

$36,105

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Athens metro's price level is 93.3 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 6.7% lower the US average. The local median income of $62,897 has the buying power of $67,383 in average-priced US metros.

93.3

Price Level (US = 100)

$67,383

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$62,897

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$280,900

Median Home Value

$1,144

Median Rent

55.1%

Homeownership

Education

89.8%

High School+

43.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.3%

Drive Alone

12.1%

Work From Home

23.6 min

Avg Commute

30.1%

Foreign Born

Athens spans this state

Nearby metros

Largest cities in Georgia

Largest counties in Georgia

Part of Georgia

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Metro rankings

Frequently Asked Questions

The Athens-Clarke County, Ga Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 218,190 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #219 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Athens metro area is $62,897, with a per capita income of $36,105.

The Athens-Clarke County, Ga CBSA spans the state of Georgia.

Data for the Athens-Clarke County, Ga CBSA (12020) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.