Athens SnackAbility
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Crime in Athens summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Athens. Key points include:
There were 760 total crimes in Athens in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Athens is 2,312.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Athens is 243.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Athens is 2,069.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Athens is 9.13% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Athens Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Athens / 100k People |
Alabama / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 760 | 2,312.7 | 1,924.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 80 | 243.4 | 359.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 6.1 | 8.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 18.3 | 34.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 69 | 210.0 | 291.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 680 | 2,069.3 | 1,565.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 91 | 276.9 | 243.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 531 | 1,615.8 | 1,148.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 58 | 176.5 | 173.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Athens summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Athens. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alabama. Key points include:
The cost of living in Athens is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Athens is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Athens is $307,880.
The median income in Athens is $69,922.
Athens's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Athens Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Athens | Alabama | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 94 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 92 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 90 | 74 | 100 |
| Housing | 91 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Athens, AL Weather
The average high in Athens is 71.1° and the average low is 48.9°.
There are 81.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 56.3 inches of precipitation each year with 1.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Athens |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 81.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 56.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Athens Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Athens
The current population in Athens is 29,002. The population has increased 37.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29,002 | 5.6% |
| 2023 | 27,474 | 4.9% |
| 2022 | 26,179 | 3.8% |
| 2021 | 25,213 | -5.5% |
| 2020 | 26,686 | 2.9% |
| 2019 | 25,922 | 3.0% |
| 2018 | 25,176 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 24,735 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 24,461 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 23,938 | 2.6% |
| 2014 | 23,335 | 2.4% |
| 2013 | 22,789 | 2.7% |
| 2012 | 22,198 | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 21,561 | 2.4% |
| 2010 | 21,059 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Athens
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Athens is:
69.1% White with 20,043 White residents.
16.8% African American with 4,866 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 49 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 308 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 1,241 Two Or More residents.
8.6% Hispanic with 2,495 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Athens | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.1% | 63.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 16.8% | 25.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.6% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Athens
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Athens is 52.8% female with 15,305 female residents.
Athens is 47.2% male with 13,697 male residents.
| Gender | Athens | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Athens for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Athens completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Athens completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Athens completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Athens completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Athens completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Athens completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Athens completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Athens completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Athens completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Athens | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Athens, Alabama
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4.4% of households in Athens earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in Athens earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.2% of households in Athens earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.1% of households in Athens earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.0% of households in Athens earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.8% of households in Athens earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.7% of households in Athens earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.4% of households in Athens earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.7% of households in Athens earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.3% of households in Athens earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Athens | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.2% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.1% | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.0% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.8% | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.4% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.7% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.3% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
