Athens, AL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Athens, Alabama Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
26,686
Unemployment
5.9%
Poverty
13.1%
Median Home
$171,900
Median Income
$53,144
Median Rent
$657
Athens SnackAbility
6
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Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
8
Athens, AL Cost Of Living
90
Athens's Overall Cost Of Living
Athens's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Athens | Alabama | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 87 | 92 | 100 | |
| Housing | 70 | 73 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 90 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 103 | 100 | |
Athens, AL Photos
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
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Rankings for Athens in Alabama
Map Of Athens, AL
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Population over time in Athens
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 26,686 | 6.0% |
| 2019 | 25,176 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 24,735 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 24,461 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 23,938 | 2.6% |
| 2015 | 23,335 | 2.4% |
| 2014 | 22,789 | 2.7% |
| 2013 | 22,198 | 3.0% |
| 2012 | 21,561 | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 21,059 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Athens
| Race | Athens | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.6% | 65.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 17.5% | 26.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 8.5% | 4.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Athens
| Gender | Athens | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Athens for adults over 25
| Education | Athens | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Athens, Alabama
| Income | Athens | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.0% | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.4% | 10.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.7% | 10.5% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.4% | 13.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.2% | 17.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.7% | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.2% | 13.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.8% | 4.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.0% | 4.4% | 8.3% |
