Athens is a city located in Menard County Illinois. Athens has a 2024 population of 1,886. Athens is currently declining at a rate of -1.1% annually and its population has decreased by -4.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,970 in 2020.
The average household income in Athens is $89,913 with a poverty rate of 10.73%. The median age in Athens is 33.7 years: 29.5 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Athens was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,135 | 89.03% |
| Two or more races | 131 | 5.46% |
| Black or African American | 101 | 4.21% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.67% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 940 | 2.55 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Married | 441 | 3.05 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Non Family | 268 | 1.08 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Female | 188 | 3.51 | 42 | 58 |
| Male | 43 | 2.37 | 100 | 0 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
71.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 43 | 2.94% |
| Associates Degree | 154 | 10.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 216 | 14.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 129 | 8.82% |
| High School Graduate | 479 | 32.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 442 | 30.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,427 | 1,387 | 329 |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 7 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,976 | $70,938 | $43,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,780 | $0 | $73,933 |
| High School Graduate | $40,139 | $44,318 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,688 | $47,436 | $44,191 |
| Some College | $45,855 | $48,750 | $41,921 |
$46,688
Average Earnings
$47,436
Average Male
$44,191
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Athens residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,092 | 233 | 11.14% |
| Multiple | 131 | 23 | 17.56% |
10.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.57%
Male Poverty Rate
9.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Athens is Multiple, with 17.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Athens is White, with 11.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76.74% |
| High School | 21.29% |
| Some College | 3.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 20.37% |
| Male Employed | 9.04% |
| Female Employed | 3.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,125 | $100,605 |
| Households | $78,542 | $89,913 |
| Married Families | $100,898 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,000 | $54,966 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
118
Number of Veterans
118
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 49 |
| Second Gulf War | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 118 | 7.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.8%
Labor Force Participation
68.4%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.53%
Born in Athens
98.83%
Native Born
1.17%
Foreign Born
1.17%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.83% of Athens residents were born in the United States, with 81.53% having been born in Illinois. 1.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,781 | -21 | -1.17% |
| 2028 | 1,802 | -21 | -1.15% |
| 2027 | 1,823 | -21 | -1.14% |
| 2026 | 1,844 | -21 | -1.13% |
| 2025 | 1,865 | -21 | -1.11% |
| 2024 | 1,886 | -21 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 1,907 | -22 | -1.14% |
| 2022 | 1,929 | -20 | -1.03% |
| 2021 | 1,949 | -21 | -1.07% |
| 2020 | 1,970 | 55 | 2.87% |
| 2019 | 1,915 | -21 | -1.08% |
| 2018 | 1,936 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,936 | -16 | -0.82% |
| 2016 | 1,952 | 13 | 0.67% |
| 2015 | 1,939 | -25 | -1.27% |
| 2014 | 1,964 | -9 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 1,973 | -17 | -0.85% |
| 2012 | 1,990 | -7 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 1,997 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2010 | 1,996 | 0 | 0% |