Athens is a village located in Claiborne Parish Louisiana. Athens has a 2024 population of 227. Athens is currently declining at a rate of -1.3% annually and its population has decreased by -4.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 237 in 2020.
The average household income in Athens is $39,799 with a poverty rate of 42.91%. The median age in Athens is 38.3 years: 35.8 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Athens was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 154 | 54.61% |
| Black or African American | 124 | 43.97% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 1.42% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 134 | 2.1 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Non Family | 67 | 0 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Married | 42 | 3.19 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 24 | 3.25 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 1 | 3 | 0 | 100 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
75.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 32 | 16.67% |
| Associates Degree | 10 | 5.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18 | 9.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 4.69% |
| High School Graduate | 66 | 34.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.52% |
| Some College | 56 | 29.17% |
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 | 115 | 108 | 16 |
| Black | 77 | 51 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 14.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $13,906 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,375 | $27,813 | $6,563 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,625 | $29,688 | $18,750 |
| Some College | $33,500 | $35,750 | $32,750 |
$25,625
Average Earnings
$29,688
Average Male
$18,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.34% of Athens residents speak only English, while 2.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 124 | 83 | 66.94% |
| White | 154 | 34 | 22.08% |
| Multiple | 4 | 4 | 100% |
42.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
45.19%
Male Poverty Rate
40.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Athens is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Athens is White, with 22.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 39.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75.76% |
| Some College | 36.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 29.63% |
| High School | 22.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 36.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 34% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $58,788 |
| Households | $27,857 | $39,799 |
| Married Families | $58,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,969 | $20,809 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
35.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
9
Number of Veterans
9
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 5.17% |
| Black | 3 | 3.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.8%
Labor Force Participation
46.3%
Employment Rate
1.1%
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
83.33%
Born in Athens
98.23%
Native Born
1.77%
Foreign Born
1.77%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.23% of Athens residents were born in the United States, with 83.33% having been born in Louisiana. 1.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 215 | -3 | -1.38% |
| 2028 | 218 | -2 | -0.91% |
| 2027 | 220 | -2 | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 222 | -3 | -1.33% |
| 2025 | 225 | -2 | -0.88% |
| 2024 | 227 | -3 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 230 | -4 | -1.71% |
| 2022 | 234 | -3 | -1.27% |
| 2021 | 237 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 237 | -33 | -12.22% |
| 2019 | 270 | -4 | -1.46% |
| 2018 | 274 | -2 | -0.72% |
| 2017 | 276 | -6 | -2.13% |
| 2016 | 282 | -2 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 284 | -3 | -1.05% |
| 2014 | 287 | -7 | -2.38% |
| 2013 | 294 | -4 | -1.34% |
| 2012 | 298 | -2 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 300 | -4 | -1.32% |
| 2010 | 304 | 0 | 0% |