Unified School District · MI
Athens Area Schools
Athens Area Schools is a unified school district in Michigan with a community population of 5,205. The median household income is $71,092 and the median age is 45.3.
5,205
Population
71
People / sq mi
$71,092
Median Income
45.3
Median Age
Athens Area Schools covers 74 sq mi of land at 70.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$71,092
Median Household Income
$37,578
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$197,800
Median Home Value
$914
Median Rent
89.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.0%
High School+
17.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Athens Area Schools serves a community with a population of 5,205 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Michigan.
The median household income in Athens Area Schools is $71,092, with a per capita income of $37,578. The poverty rate is 2.7%.
Athens Area Schools is 88.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 54.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Athens Area Schools, 94.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Athens Area Schools is $197,800, with a median rent of $914. The homeownership rate is 89.9%.
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Data for Athens Area Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2603510).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.