As of 2025 the population of City of Athens is 14,309. The population is expected to grow to 14,520 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.29%.
The median age of City of Athens residents is 39.
The diversity index of City of Athens is 46.2, meaning that there is a 46% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in City of Athens is $71,558 and projected to be $78,201 in 2030. Per capita income is $30,000, projected to be $33,208 in 2030. 1.66% of households – 237 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $520,617 and the average disposable income is $57,855.
There are 6,676 housing units in City of Athens; 3,622 are owner-occupied, 2,329 are rented, and 725 are vacant. The average home value is $281,235, with 263 homes built in 2010 or later, and 418 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 986 businesses in City of Athens, employing 13,305 workers and pulling from a labor force of 6,499 age 16 and above. 2,121 workers commute into City of Athens from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
4,253 residents both live and work in/around City of Athens. The average travel time is 22.4 minutes. 9.59% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.45% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 5,490 drive alone, 559 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 183 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 267 residents work from home.
3,702 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 978 have associates degrees, 1,434 have bachelor’s degrees, and 843 hold a graduate or professional degree.
