Athens, Maine

Athens: Town in Maine, United States

About

Athens is a town located in the county of Somerset in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,019 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 976 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Athens

Population : 976 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Maine (United States)
County : Somerset County
Postal code : 04912
Phone Area Codes : 207
Area : 43.61 km2
Altitude : 531 feet / 162 meters
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 09:54:34 (21st December 2024)
Density : 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -4.41% (2010-2020)

Geography

Athens is located at 44°55'23"N 69°40'22"W (44.9231100, -69.6728300).

Athens map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Athens decreased by 4.41% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,019 - census
2011 1,011 -0.79% estimation process
2012 1,010 -0.1% estimation process
2013 1,006 -0.4% estimation process
2014 995 -1.11% estimation process
2015 987 -0.81% estimation process
2016 981 -0.61% estimation process
2017 977 -0.41% estimation process
2018 980 0.31% estimation process
2019 979 -0.1% estimation process
2020 976 -0.31% estimation process

Athens zip code is 04912. County name: Somerset, County fips: 23025

Athens, Kinsmantown

Schools in Athens

College & universities near Athens, ME

Code Name City ZIP
161192 Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield (ME) 04937-1367

Stations (13)

Amtrak & bus stations near Athens, ME

Code Name Address Type
AGM Augusta, ME 9 Industrial Drive BUS
BAN Bangor, Maine 1039 Union St. BUS
BFT Belfast, Maine Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1 BUS
SRT Searsport, Maine 161 East Main St. BUS
ORO Orono (University of Maine), Maine Squapan Rd and Gym Dr BUS

Post offices near Athens

Post Office Name City ZIP
Athen Post Office Athens (ME) 04912

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Other cities in Somerset County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Somerset County , ME. (more)

City Name Population Title
Skowhegan 8,238 Town in Maine, USA
Fairfield 6,552 Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
Madison 4,696 Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
Pittsfield 4,003 Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
Norridgewock 3,227 Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
Anson 2,397 Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
Canaan 2,168 Human settlement in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America
Palmyra 1,979 Town in Maine
Saint Albans 1,979 St.
Hartland 1,724 Town in Maine, United States
Cornville 1,389 Town in Somerset County, Maine
Solon 1,078 Town in Maine, United States
Smithfield 1,008 Town in Maine, United States
Embden 956 Human settlement in United States of America
Bingham 900 Human settlement in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America
Harmony 895 Town in Maine, United States