Athens, Illinois
Athens: City in Menard County, Illinois, United States
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Athens is a city located in the county of Menard in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,988 and a population density of 1,183 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,893 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Athens
| Population : | 1,893 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Menard County |
| Different from : | New Athens |
| Postal code : | 62613 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 217 |
| Area : | 1.68 km2 |
| Named for : | Athens |
| Altitude : | 1,975 feet / 602 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:20:49 (3rd December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,127 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Athens is located at 39°57'39"N 89°43'26"W (39.9608800, -89.7239900).
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Official website of Athens
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Athens decreased by 5.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,988 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,990 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,984 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,966 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,957 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,932 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,939 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,926 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,928 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,908 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,893 | -0.79% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,618 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,919 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,998 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,932 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.1% |
| White only, percent : | 19.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 76.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 11.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 478 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.4% |
Athens zip code is 62613.
County name: Menard, County
fips: 17129
Ejtens, athyna, atn aylynwy, ethensa, Ејтенс, آتن، ایلینوی, أثينا, ایتھنز، الینوائے, एथेन्स
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $158,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,503 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $582 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,069 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,942 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.64 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 96.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 13,118 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 723,769 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 171,945 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $21,593 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,219 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,499 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 868 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 476 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 289 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 544 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 235 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 53 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 721 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,462.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.78 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 11,817 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $141,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,153 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $451 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $629 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 45 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,764 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.23 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 32,452 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 172,137 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,506,624 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 347,052 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,650 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $61,120 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,237 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.4% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 801 |
| 2019 total employment : | 13,664 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 574,927 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.1% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,762 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,697 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,644 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 658 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 41 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,473 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 310 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,036 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 42.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 611.09 |
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People born in Athens (1)
American baseball player Jack Brittin was born in Athens
Schools in Athens
College & universities near Athens, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 437556 | Midwest Technical Institute-Springfield | Springfield (IL) | 62707 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Athens, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| PIA | Peoria, Illinois | 6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway | BUS |
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
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Other cities in Menard County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Menard County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Petersburg | 2,190 | City in Menard County, Illinois |
| Greenview | 715 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Tallula | 467 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Oakford | 273 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Athens distances to largest Illinois cities
