Demographics in Athens, AL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Athens?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

27,474

Male

13,144

47.8%

Female

14,330

52.2%

Median Age

41.6

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

70.0%

Black

17.6%

Hispanic

8.7%

Asian

1.1%

Two or More

6.4%

Other

3.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

22.1%

High School or Higher

39.0%

Foreign Born

5.3%

Veterans

5.5%

Married

44.4%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Athens, AL has a population of 27,474 with a median age of 41.6. The racial makeup is 70.0% White, 8.7% Hispanic, 17.6% Black, 1.1% Asian. About 22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 5.3%.