Athol town is located in Worcester County Massachusetts. Athol town has a 2024 population of 11,951. Athol town is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually and its population has increased by 0.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,930 in 2020.
The average household income in Athol town is $78,160 with a poverty rate of 14.36%. The median age in Athol town is 41.9 years: 41.2 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Athol town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,818 | 90.63% |
| Two or more races | 466 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 343 | 2.87% |
| Other race | 252 | 2.11% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,708 | 2.5 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Married | 1,950 | 3.39 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Non Family | 1,795 | 1.24 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Male | 539 | 3 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Female | 424 | 3.12 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
72.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 675 | 7.94% |
| Associates Degree | 899 | 10.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,191 | 14.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 469 | 5.52% |
| High School Graduate | 3,393 | 39.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 263 | 3.09% |
| Some College | 1,609 | 18.93% |
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 | 7,590 | 6,812 | 1,513 |
| Hispanic | 426 | 342 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 321 | 256 | 55 |
| Black | 146 | 129 | 35 |
| Other Race | 123 | 80 | 0 |
| Asian | 54 | 43 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.75%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 23.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,759 | $58,438 | $55,223 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,536 | $69,091 | $71,771 |
| High School Graduate | $34,883 | $47,098 | $19,356 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,167 | $48,302 | $30,781 |
| Overall | $44,563 | $49,202 | $35,091 |
| Some College | $41,454 | $53,056 | $35,215 |
$44,563
Average Earnings
$49,202
Average Male
$35,091
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.94% of Athol town residents speak only English, while 7.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,266 | 1,309 | 12.75% |
| Black | 337 | 211 | 62.61% |
| Hispanic | 702 | 85 | 12.11% |
| Multiple | 427 | 72 | 16.86% |
| Other | 252 | 64 | 25.4% |
| Native | 4 | 4 | 100% |
14.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.39%
Male Poverty Rate
15.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Athol town is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Athol town is Hispanic, with 12.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.74% |
| High School | 14.71% |
| Some College | 7.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.88% |
| Female Employed | 6.8% |
| Male Employed | 3.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,627 | $87,899 |
| Households | $65,458 | $78,160 |
| Married Families | $83,654 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,797 | $50,776 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.5%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
767
Number of Veterans
707
Male Veterans
60
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 321 |
| Second Gulf War | 98 |
| First Gulf War | 93 |
| Korea | 58 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 238 |
| 75+ | 234 |
| 55 to 64 | 154 |
| 35 to 54 | 104 |
| 18 to 34 | 37 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 737 | 8.53% |
| Black | 30 | 15.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
82.52%
Born in Athol town
96.14%
Native Born
3.86%
Foreign Born
1.38%
Non Citizen
2.48%
Naturalized
96.14% of Athol town residents were born in the United States, with 82.52% having been born in Massachusetts. 1.38% 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 | 12,021 | 14 | 0.12% |
| 2028 | 12,007 | 14 | 0.12% |
| 2027 | 11,993 | 14 | 0.12% |
| 2026 | 11,979 | 14 | 0.12% |
| 2025 | 11,965 | 14 | 0.12% |
| 2024 | 11,951 | 14 | 0.12% |
| 2023 | 11,937 | 14 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 11,923 | -18 | -0.15% |
| 2021 | 11,941 | 11 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 11,930 | 217 | 1.85% |
| 2019 | 11,713 | -18 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 11,731 | 19 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 11,712 | 44 | 0.38% |
| 2016 | 11,668 | -7 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 11,675 | -4 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 11,679 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 11,679 | 19 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 11,660 | 31 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 11,629 | 13 | 0.11% |
| 2010 | 11,616 | 0 | 0% |