Athens, AL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-08-10

Living In Athens, Alabama Summary

Life in Athens research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Athens over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Athens:

  • The population in Athens is 25,213.

  • The median home value in Athens is $184,900.

  • The median income in Athens is $52,211.

  • The cost of living in Athens is 90 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Athens is $720.

  • The unemployment rate in Athens is 4.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Athens is 13.6%.

Athens SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
8

Athens, AL Crime Report

333
Total Crimes
1,132.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
-51.74%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Athens
/ 100k People
Alabama
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 333 1,132.2 2,590.3 2,346.0
Violent Crime 18 61.2 453.6 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 9.6 6.5
Robbery 1 3.4 54.2 73.9
Aggravated Assault 17 57.8 357.1 279.7
Property Crime 315 1,071.0 2,136.8 1,958.2
Burglary 43 146.2 399.5 314.2
Larceny 255 867.0 1,515.3 1,398.0
Car Theft 17 57.8 222.0 246.0

Athens, AL Cost Of Living

90
Athens's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
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

Limestone County Courthousec Athensc Alabama
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Founders Hall Athens State Univ
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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
2021 26,686 6.0%
2020 25,176 1.8%
2019 24,735 1.1%
2018 24,461 2.2%
2017 23,938 2.6%
2016 23,335 2.4%
2015 22,789 2.7%
2014 22,198 3.0%
2013 21,561 2.4%
2012 21,059 -

Race / Ethnicity in Athens

White
70.8% (17,851)
African American
15.1% (3,801)
American Indian
0.5% (134)
Asian
1.8% (445)
Hawaiian
0.0% (12)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.6% (658)
Hispanic
9.2% (2,312)
Race Athens AL USA
White 70.8% 64.9% 59.4%
African American 15.1% 26.3% 12.2%
American Indian 0.5% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 1.8% 1.4% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.6% 2.3% 3.2%
Hispanic 9.2% 4.5% 18.4%

Gender in Athens

Female
50.8% (12,811)
Male
49.2% (12,401)
Gender Athens AL USA
Female 50.8% 51.4% 50.5%
Male 49.2% 48.6% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Athens for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
5.0% (1,260)
9-12th Grade
7.0% (1,764)
High School / GED
27.0% (6,807)
Some College
22.0% (5,546)
Associate's Degree
10.0% (2,521)
Bachelor's Degree
20.0% (5,042)
Master's Degree
6.0% (1,512)
Professional Degree
2.0% (504)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (252)
Education Athens AL USA
< 9th Grade 5.0% 4.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7.0% 9.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 27.0% 30.0% 26.0%
Some College 22.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 20.0% 17.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 6.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Athens, Alabama

Less than $10,000
5.6% (141,978)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.1% (128,151)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.0% (328,650)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.9% (248,895)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.2% (332,601)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.0% (352,848)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.9% (350,873)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.6% (292,106)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.0% (177,041)
$200,000 or more
6.7% (168,152)
Income Athens AL USA
Less than $10,000 5.6% 7.4% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.1% 5.5% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.0% 10.3% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.9% 10.0% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.2% 13.0% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.0% 17.3% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.9% 12.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.6% 13.8% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.0% 5.6% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 6.7% 5.1% 9.5%

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