Living in Athens, AL
Athens, Alabama Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
25,922
Unemployment
8.0%
Poverty
13.5%
Median Home
$161,400
Median Income
$53,165
Median Rent
$664
Athens SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
8
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
8
Athens, AL Crime Report
781Total Crimes
2,983.5Total Crimes / 100k People
20.46%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Athens / 100k People |
Alabama / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 781 | 2,983.5 | 3,185.3 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 49.7 | 510.8 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 3 | 11.5 | 7.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 8 | 30.6 | 80.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 7.6 | 381.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 768 | 2,933.9 | 2,674.4 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 110 | 420.2 | 531.9 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 630 | 2,406.7 | 1,886.1 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 28 | 107.0 | 256.5 | 219.9 |
Athens, AL Cost Of Living
88Athens's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Athens | Alabama | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 85 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 72 | 72 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 88 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Athens | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.2% | 65.5% | 60.7% |
| African American | 16.7% | 26.5% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.5% | 4.3% | 18.0% |
Gender in Athens
| Gender | Athens | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Athens for adults over 25
| Education | Athens | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 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 | 8.8% | 8.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.1% | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.6% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.8% | 13.2% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.8% | 17.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.2% | 11.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.2% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.6% | 4.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.1% | 4.1% | 7.7% |
