Athens, Louisiana
Athens: Village in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States
About
Athens is a village located in the county of Claiborne Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 249 and a population density of 111 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 265 inhabitants.
The village was created 122 years ago in 1901.
Quick Facts about Athens
| Population : | 265 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Claiborne Parish |
| Phone Area Codes : | 318 |
| Area : | 2.24 km2 |
| Altitude : | 302 feet / 92 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1902 (122 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 09:50:36 (21st December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 71003 |
| Density : | 118 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.04% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Athens is located at 32°39'2"N 93°1'33"W (32.6504300, -93.0257200).
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Demographics
The population of Athens increased by 6.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 249 | - | census |
| 2011 | 300 | 17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 296 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 292 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 286 | -2.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 283 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 280 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 276 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 274 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 269 | -1.86% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 265 | -1.51% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,888 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,337 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,771 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,336 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 97.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 667 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.9% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,542 |
Athens zip code is 71003.
County name: Claiborne, County
fips: 22027
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,542 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $94,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,039 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $394 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $638 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 12 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,971 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.22 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.9% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 39,267 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 85,960 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 94,144 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,286 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,050 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,451 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.2% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 259 |
| 2019 total employment : | 3,046 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 140,415 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 6.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 694 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,014 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 545 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 316 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 974 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 919 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 16.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 569.57 |
People born in Athens (2)
People born in Athens, including Louisiana mayor Henry L. Bridges, supercentenarian Maggie Renfro, .
List
Schools in Athens
College & universities near Athens, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160010 | Northwest Louisiana Technical College | Minden (LA) | 71055-0000 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Athens, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHR | Shreveport, Louisiana | 451 Clyde Fant Parkway | BUS |
| SHG | Shreveport, LA | 408 Fannin Street | BUS |
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Other cities in Claiborne Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Claiborne Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Homer | 2,789 | Town in Louisiana, United States |
| Haynesville | 2,000 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Lisbon | 169 | Town in Louisiana, USA |
