Athens, Alabama
Athens: County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
About
Athens is a city located in the county of Limestone in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,897. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 28,643 inhabitants.
The city was created 205 years ago in 1818.
Quick Facts about Athens
| Population : | 28,643 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| County : | Limestone County |
| Postal code : | 35611, 35613, 35614 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 256 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.64% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.36% |
| Named for : | Athens |
| Altitude : | 2,618 feet / 798 meters |
| Capital city : | Athens is capital of Limestone County |
| Establishment : | November 11, 1818 (205 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 12:55:36 (17th November 2024) |
| Population growth : | 23.55% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Athens is located at 34°48'9"N 86°58'20"W (34.8024300, -86.9721900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Athens
Demographics
The population of Athens increased by 23.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1960 | 9,330 | - | census |
| 1970 | 14,360 | 35.03% | census |
| 1980 | 14,558 | 1.36% | census |
| 1990 | 16,901 | 13.86% | census |
| 2000 | 18,967 | 10.89% | census |
| 2010 | 21,897 | 13.38% | census |
| 2011 | 22,790 | 3.92% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,390 | 2.57% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,836 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,451 | 2.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,870 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,263 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 25,719 | 1.77% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 26,441 | 2.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 27,366 | 3.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,643 | 4.46% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 27,366 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 21,878 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 25.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 25,406 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 21,897 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.8% |
| White only, percent : | 75.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 17.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 71.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,692 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.7% |
Athens zip code is 35611.
County name: Limestone, County
fips: 01083
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $161,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,186 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $391 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $664 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,397 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.69 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 68,195 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 610,018 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 544,820 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $23,214 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,165 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,061 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,290 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,156 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 777 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 376 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,774 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 283 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,864 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 553.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 39.54 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $161,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,186 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $391 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $664 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,397 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.69 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 68,195 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 610,018 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 544,820 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $23,214 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,165 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,061 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,290 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,156 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 777 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 376 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,774 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 283 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,864 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 553.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 39.54 |
Best Things to Do in Athens
1 Big Spring Park
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2 Alabama Veteran's Museum
100 Pryor St W, Athens, AL 35611, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Robert Allen Tinnon Park
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4 Jimmy Gill Park
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5 Founders Hall, Athens State University
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Where ot Eat in Athens
1 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
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2 Burger King
1600 US Hwy 72 E, Athens, AL 35611, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Hardee's
1110 S Jefferson St, Athens, AL 35611, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Fiesta Mexicana
600 S Jefferson St, Athens, AL 35611, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Subway
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Where to Stay in Athens
1 Hampton Inn & Suites Athens-I-65 (Huntsville Area)
1222 Kelli Dr, Athens, AL 35613, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Quality Inn Athens I-65 / Huntsville Area West
1488 Thrasher Blvd, Athens, AL 35611, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Athens (36)
People born in Athens, including Confederate Army soldier William N. Richardson, politician, United States Representative for Alabama's 6th Disrict from 1885 to 1887 John Mason Martin, basketball player/coach Keith Askins, .
List
- Nicholas Davis Jr. (American politician) he was born in 14/01/1825
- Don Black (American white nationalist) he was born in 01/01/1953
- Andy Nelson (American football safety) he was born in 27/05/1933
- C. Eric Lincoln (Professor of Religion and of Sociology) he was born in 23/06/1924
- Gary Redus (American baseball player) he was born in 01/11/1956
- Lee Vickers (Player of American football) he was born in 13/03/1981
- P. O. Davis (American educator) he was born in 15/08/1890
- Patti J. Malone (American musician) she was born in 01/01/1858
- Roger Murrah (American musician) he was born in 20/11/1946
- Tom Calvin (American football player) he was born in 13/06/1926
- Wally Bullington (American football player and coach)
- Wayne Redmond (baseball player) he was born in 25/11/1945
- Woody Abernathy (baseball player) he was born in 16/10/1908
- Sheila Andrews (American country music singer) she was born in 01/01/1953
- Charles Coleman Thach (President of Auburn University) he was born in 15/03/1860
- Robert Thach (American golfer) he was born in 09/11/1866
- Pryor Williams (American football player (1893-1948)) he was born in 26/12/1893
- Floyd McDaniel (American singer) he was born in 21/07/1915
Schools in Athens
College & universities near Athens, AL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100812 | Athens State University | Athens (AL) | 35611 |
Other cities in Limestone County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Limestone County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elkmont | 528 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| Mooresville | 60 | Town in Limestone County, Alabama, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Athens distances to largest Alabama cities
