Athens, AL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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%.
Table Of Contents
Athens SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
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
Total Crimes
1,132.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-51.74%
Below National Average
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
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
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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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
