Athens, Alabama

Population Data for Athens, AL:

Population – 42320
Male – 48.74 %
Female – 51.26 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 84.62 %
Hispanic – 3.25 %
African American – 12.23 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.46 %
Asian – 0.39 %

Geographic Data for Athens, Alabama:

Population Density – 169.11 per sq. mi
Elevation – 720 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Athens:

In Elementary School – 4,788 (47.92 %)
In High School – 2,124 (21.26 %)
In College – 1,946 (19.48 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 3,766 (13.35 %)
Associate’s Degree – 1,331 (4.72 %)
Some College, No Degree – 5,710 (20.24 %)
High School Graduate – 9,032 (32.01 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 2,442 (8.65 %)

Employment and Household Data for Athens, AL:

Percentage of People Employed – 59.64 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 2.48 %
Unemployment Level – 3.98 %

Median Household Income – $38,590.67
Average Household Size – 2.56

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 25.74 %
2 Vehicles – 35.90 %
3 or more Vehicles – 23.76 %

Average Cost to Rent in Athens - $1,281 per month