Athens town is located in Somerset County Maine. Athens town has a 2024 population of 958. Athens town is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 949 in 2020.
The average household income in Athens town is $56,366 with a poverty rate of 28.8%. The median age in Athens town is 45.9 years: 46.5 years for males, and 45.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Athens town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 672 | 93.07% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 4.71% |
| Native American | 12 | 1.66% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.42% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 290 | 2.38 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Non Family | 137 | 1.29 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Married | 116 | 3.22 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 19 | 4.74 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 18 | 2.78 | 100 | 0 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
95.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 56 | 11.13% |
| Associates Degree | 35 | 6.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 56 | 11.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 2.58% |
| High School Graduate | 223 | 44.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 6.36% |
| Some College | 88 | 17.5% |
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 | 472 | 399 | 69 |
| Native American | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 8 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $27,708 | $45,625 | $25,208 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,063 | $34,688 | $32,813 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,219 | $58,500 | $32,625 |
| Some College | $56,250 | $75,486 | $39,688 |
$39,219
Average Earnings
$58,500
Average Male
$32,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.39% of Athens town residents speak only English, while 0.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 656 | 200 | 30.49% |
| Multiple | 34 | 1 | 2.94% |
28.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.84%
Male Poverty Rate
28.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Athens town is White, with 30.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Athens town is Multiple, with 2.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.63% |
| High School | 36.77% |
| Some College | 7.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 19.69% |
| Male Employed | 16.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,536 | $68,285 |
| Households | $48,125 | $56,366 |
| Married Families | $73,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,386 | $39,256 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.7%
Male Marriage Rate
40.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
67
Number of Veterans
64
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Vietnam | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67 | 12.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
32.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.1%
Labor Force Participation
44.9%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
67.87%
Born in Athens town
99.03%
Native Born
0.97%
Foreign Born
0.14%
Non Citizen
0.83%
Naturalized
99.03% of Athens town residents were born in the United States, with 67.87% having been born in Maine. 0.14% 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 | 958 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 958 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 958 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 958 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 958 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 958 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 958 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 958 | 6 | 0.63% |
| 2021 | 952 | 3 | 0.32% |
| 2020 | 949 | -30 | -3.06% |
| 2019 | 979 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 980 | 3 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 977 | -5 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 982 | -5 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 987 | -8 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 995 | -13 | -1.29% |
| 2013 | 1,008 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1,008 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 1,011 | -7 | -0.69% |
| 2010 | 1,018 | 0 | 0% |