Athens township is located in Bradford County Pennsylvania. Athens township has a 2024 population of 5,102. Athens township is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually and its population has decreased by -1.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,191 in 2020.
The average household income in Athens township is $99,953 with a poverty rate of 17.49%. The median age in Athens township is 37.1 years: 37.8 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Athens township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,987 | 96.54% |
| Two or more races | 64 | 1.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.58% |
| Other race | 29 | 0.56% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.14% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,850 | 2.79 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Married | 991 | 3.15 | 92 | 8 |
| Non Family | 537 | 1.37 | 40 | 60 |
| Male | 166 | 4.07 | 26.5 | 73.5 |
| Female | 156 | 4.06 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
70.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 190 | 5.54% |
| Associates Degree | 234 | 6.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 521 | 15.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 451 | 13.16% |
| High School Graduate | 1,510 | 44.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 1.05% |
| Some College | 485 | 14.15% |
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 | 3,318 | 3,106 | 926 |
| Hispanic | 46 | 32 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 10 | 0 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Other Race | 21 | 21 | 19 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $33,784 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,131 | $0 | $100,714 |
| High School Graduate | $33,866 | $45,048 | $31,042 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,266 | $55,625 | $34,098 |
| Some College | $42,721 | $65,357 | $33,169 |
$43,266
Average Earnings
$55,625
Average Male
$34,098
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.36% of Athens township residents speak only English, while 3.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,926 | 891 | 18.09% |
| Native | 7 | 7 | 100% |
17.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.77%
Male Poverty Rate
15.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Athens township is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Athens township is White, with 18.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.43% |
| High School | 19.01% |
| Some College | 6.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 65.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 51.85% |
| Male Employed | 6.2% |
| Female Employed | 1.23% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,922 | $112,903 |
| Households | $66,691 | $99,953 |
| Married Families | $113,029 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,417 | $61,668 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.6%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
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
341
Number of Veterans
330
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 118 |
| Second Gulf War | 88 |
| First Gulf War | 63 |
| World War II | 9 |
| Korea | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 110 |
| 35 to 54 | 82 |
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 55 to 64 | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 339 | 9.46% |
| Other Race | 2 | 6.9% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 3.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
66.49%
Born in Athens township
98.39%
Native Born
1.61%
Foreign Born
0.48%
Non Citizen
1.12%
Naturalized
98.39% of Athens township residents were born in the United States, with 66.49% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.48% 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 | 4,967 | -27 | -0.54% |
| 2028 | 4,994 | -27 | -0.54% |
| 2027 | 5,021 | -27 | -0.53% |
| 2026 | 5,048 | -27 | -0.53% |
| 2025 | 5,075 | -27 | -0.53% |
| 2024 | 5,102 | -27 | -0.53% |
| 2023 | 5,129 | -27 | -0.52% |
| 2022 | 5,156 | -40 | -0.77% |
| 2021 | 5,196 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 5,191 | 119 | 2.35% |
| 2019 | 5,072 | -41 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 5,113 | -12 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 5,125 | 59 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 5,066 | -49 | -0.96% |
| 2015 | 5,115 | -32 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 5,147 | -61 | -1.17% |
| 2013 | 5,208 | -53 | -1.01% |
| 2012 | 5,261 | -21 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 5,282 | 17 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 5,265 | 0 | 0% |