Demographics & People — Athens, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 27,474 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~32,900 |
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| Median Age | 40.9 |
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| Total Households | 11,166 |
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| Family Households | 7,392 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.4 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19,225 |
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| Black or African American | 4,824 |
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| Asian | 299 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,399 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 8,201 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,917 |
| English | 3,778 |
| American | 3,549 |
| Irish | 2,629 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,490 |
| German | 1,831 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,671 |
| Italian | 533 |
| Scottish | 468 |
Language
| English Only | 23,925 |
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| Spanish | 1,458 |
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| Population 5+ | 25,923 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,499 |
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| Population 18+ | 20,888 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Athens, Alabama.
