Athens, Louisiana

Population Data for Athens, LA:

Population – 1026
Male – 48.15 %
Female – 51.85 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 69.59 %
Hispanic – 0.88 %
African American – 29.14 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.68 %
Asian – 0.10 %

Geographic Data for Athens, Louisiana:

Population Density – 16.52 per sq. mi
Elevation – 281 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Athens:

In Elementary School – 79 (34.35 %)
In High School – 59 (25.65 %)
In College – 21 (9.13 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 58 (7.82 %)
Associate’s Degree – 16 (2.16 %)
Some College, No Degree – 159 (21.43 %)
High School Graduate – 317 (42.72 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 58 (7.82 %)

Employment and Household Data for Athens, LA:

Percentage of People Employed – 49.01 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 5.02 %
Unemployment Level – 9.29 %

Median Household Income – $26,607.00
Average Household Size – 2.52

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 29.14 %
2 Vehicles – 27.67 %
3 or more Vehicles – 19.50 %

Average Cost to Rent in Athens - $267 per month