Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Athens, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,134

Median Agei

45.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.9%985

Two or More

8.9%101

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.3%26

Asian

0.7%8

Hispanic/Latino

0.6%7

Black

0.5%6

Other

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%26

High School Diploma

42%344

Some College (<1 yr)

15.4%126

Some College (1+ yr)

15.4%126

Associate's Degree

8.8%72

Bachelor's Degree

5.7%47

Master's Degree

3%25

Professional Degree

0.4%3

HS or Higher

93.8%

BA or Higher

9.1%

Graduate+

3.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$157,000

Median Renti

$978

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.6%332

Renter-Occupied

22.4%96

Total Units

459

Homeownership

77.6%

Vacancy Rate

6.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.8%16

$50K–$100K

22.3%74

$100K–$150K

15.4%51

$150K–$200K

34.6%115

$200K–$300K

18.4%61

$300K–$500K

3.6%12

$1M+

0.9%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

5.9%27

2000–2009

5.9%27

1990–1999

10.5%48

1980–1989

4.6%21

1970–1979

9.6%44

1960–1969

15%69

1950–1959

6.8%31

1940–1949

7%32

1939 or earlier

34.9%160

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.6%379

Bottled/LP Gas

4.7%20

Electricity

3.5%15

Wood

1.9%8

Fuel Oil

1.4%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,192

Mean Household Incomei

$83,048

Per Capita Incomei

$34,588

Poverty Ratei

6.6%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

626

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

4.2%18

$15K–$20K

2.3%10

$20K–$25K

11.7%50

$25K–$30K

2.1%9

$30K–$35K

0.5%2

$35K–$40K

6.1%26

$40K–$45K

6.3%27

$45K–$50K

5.6%24

$50K–$60K

5.6%24

$60K–$75K

9.8%42

$75K–$100K

12.6%54

$100K–$125K

17.1%73

$125K–$150K

2.3%10

$150K–$200K

9.3%40

$200K+

4.4%19

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

601

Avg. Commutei

29.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

71(7.6% of civilian adults)