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Athens Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 26,730
- Land Area (2000): 467.050 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 0.262 square kilometers
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 13,617 | 2002 | 13,471 | 2005 | 13,863 |
2000 | 14,472 | 2003 | 13,567 | 2006 | 14,055 |
2001 | 13,338 | 2004 | 13,763 | 2007 | 14,183 |
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Houses (2000): 11,770
Athens Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 14,472 | 54.10% |
Rural, Farm | 516 | 1.93% |
Rural, Non-farm | 11,760 | 43.97% |
Athens Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Athens Employment Information Back to top
Athens Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 721 | 10.78% |
2. | Construction | 671 | 10.03% |
3. | Furniture and Related Manufacturing | 325 | 4.86% |
4. | Accommodation and Food Services | 273 | 4.08% |
5. | Electrical Equipment / Appliances / Components Manufacturing | 264 | 3.95% |
6. | Truck Transportation | 252 | 3.77% |
7. | Food Manufacturing | 249 | 3.72% |
8. | Repair and Maintenance | 243 | 3.63% |
9. | Utilities | 234 | 3.50% |
10. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 219 | 3.27% |
11. | Paper Manufacturing | 186 | 2.78% |
12. | Educational Services | 182 | 2.72% |
13. | Food and Beverage Stores | 177 | 2.65% |
14. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 172 | 2.57% |
15. | Machinery Manufacturing | 145 | 2.17% |
16. | Metal Manufactuing | 139 | 2.08% |
17. | Public Administration | 138 | 2.06% |
18. | Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing | 137 | 2.05% |
19. | Apparel Manufacturing | 136 | 2.03% |
20. | Finance and Insurance | 134 | 2.00% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 652 | 12.15% |
2. | Accommodation and Food Services | 559 | 10.42% |
3. | Educational Services | 522 | 9.73% |
4. | Apparel Manufacturing | 337 | 6.28% |
5. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 334 | 6.22% |
6. | Finance and Insurance | 243 | 4.53% |
7. | Department and Other General Stores | 224 | 4.17% |
8. | Electrical Equipment / Appliances / Components Manufacturing | 224 | 4.17% |
9. | Food and Beverage Stores | 148 | 2.76% |
10. | Furniture and Related Manufacturing | 141 | 2.63% |
11. | Social Assistance | 141 | 2.63% |
12. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 131 | 2.44% |
13. | Public Administration | 125 | 2.33% |
14. | Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing | 117 | 2.18% |
15. | Personal and Laundry Services | 89 | 1.66% |
16. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 80 | 1.49% |
17. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 79 | 1.47% |
18. | Construction | 78 | 1.45% |
19. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 74 | 1.38% |
20. | Repair and Maintenance | 68 | 1.27% |
Athens Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Production Occupations | 658 | 9.84% |
2. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 577 | 8.62% |
3. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 458 | 6.85% |
4. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 290 | 4.33% |
5. | Other Management Occupations | 286 | 4.28% |
6. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 257 | 3.84% |
7. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 238 | 3.56% |
8. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 221 | 3.30% |
9. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 174 | 2.60% |
10. | Vehicle Mechanics | 166 | 2.48% |
11. | Other Construction Trades | 160 | 2.39% |
12. | Assemblers and Fabricators | 157 | 2.35% |
13. | Engineers | 157 | 2.35% |
14. | Operations Managers Non Finance | 154 | 2.30% |
15. | Top Executives | 136 | 2.03% |
16. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 122 | 1.82% |
17. | Woodworkers | 120 | 1.79% |
18. | Textile / Apparel / Furnishings | 117 | 1.75% |
19. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 115 | 1.72% |
20. | Farmers and Farm Managers | 115 | 1.72% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Production Occupations | 319 | 5.94% |
2. | Secretaries and Admins | 308 | 5.74% |
3. | Textile / Apparel / Furnishings | 303 | 5.65% |
4. | Assemblers and Fabricators | 288 | 5.37% |
5. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 269 | 5.01% |
6. | Other Office and Admin Support | 257 | 4.79% |
7. | Cashiers | 236 | 4.40% |
8. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 229 | 4.27% |
9. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 208 | 3.88% |
10. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 204 | 3.80% |
11. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 199 | 3.71% |
12. | Other Management Occupations | 182 | 3.39% |
13. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 154 | 2.87% |
14. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 151 | 2.81% |
15. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 147 | 2.74% |
16. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 141 | 2.63% |
17. | Waiters and Waitresses | 126 | 2.35% |
18. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 125 | 2.33% |
19. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 121 | 2.25% |
20. | Registered Nurses | 105 | 1.96% |
Athens Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 11,438 | 54.47% |
15-35 hours | 1,967 | 9.37% |
1-14 hours | 445 | 2.12% |
No regular hours | 7,150 | 34.05% |
Athens Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 489 | 4.22% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 380 | 3.28% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 842 | 7.27% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 1,119 | 9.66% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 1,520 | 13.12% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 1,366 | 11.79% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 1,682 | 14.52% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 833 | 7.19% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 565 | 4.88% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 379 | 3.27% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 209 | 1.80% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 53 | 0.46% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 1,024 | 8.84% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 1,122 | 9.69% |
Athens Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 539 | 4.65% |
5-9 | 2,174 | 18.77% |
10-14 | 2,346 | 20.25% |
15-19 | 2,046 | 17.66% |
20-24 | 1,400 | 12.09% |
25-29 | 344 | 2.97% |
30-34 | 1,045 | 9.02% |
35-39 | 137 | 1.18% |
40-44 | 303 | 2.62% |
45-59 | 646 | 5.58% |
60-89 | 351 | 3.03% |
At least 90 | 252 | 2.18% |
Athens Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 0 | 0.00% | 8,849 | 76.40% |
30-44 | 0 | 0.00% | 1,485 | 12.82% |
45-59 | 10 | 0.09% | 636 | 5.49% |
At least 60 | 0 | 0.00% | 603 | 5.21% |
Athens Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 35 | 0.30% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 1,442 | 12.17% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 9,851 | 83.15% |
Motorcycle | 0 | 0.00% |
Other | 15 | 0.13% |
Public transportation | 10 | 0.08% |
Walked | 230 | 1.94% |
Worked at home | 264 | 2.23% |
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Athens Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 10,830 (26,246 people)
Families (2000): 7,841 (22,616 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 2,953
People at same address in 1995: 14,250
Athens Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 1,606 | 14.83% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 923 | 8.52% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 810 | 7.48% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 970 | 8.96% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 645 | 5.96% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 875 | 8.08% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 619 | 5.72% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 692 | 6.39% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 638 | 5.89% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 925 | 8.54% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 899 | 8.30% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 696 | 6.43% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 248 | 2.29% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 113 | 1.04% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 70 | 0.65% |
$200,000 or more | 101 | 0.93% |
Athens Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 2,712 | 25.09% |
Family, 2 people | 3,629 | 33.57% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 277 | 2.56% |
Family, 3 people | 2,029 | 18.77% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 48 | 0.44% |
Family, 4 people | 1,400 | 12.95% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 16 | 0.15% |
Family, 5 people | 485 | 4.49% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 3 | 0.03% |
Family, 6 people | 155 | 1.43% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 1 | 0.01% |
Family, 7 or more people | 56 | 0.52% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 0 | 0.00% |
Athens Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 8,311 | 29.75% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 2,915 | 10.43% |
Public Assistance | 368 | 1.32% |
Retirement | 1,680 | 6.01% |
Self Employment | 1,094 | 3.92% |
Social Security | 3,241 | 11.60% |
Supplemental Security | 618 | 2.21% |
Wage / Salary | 7,941 | 28.42% |
Other | 1,771 | 6.34% |
Athens Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 3,795 | 58.25% |
With children under 18 | 2,720 | 41.75% |
Athens Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 802 | 8.04% |
Married | 7,111 | 71.31% |
Never Married | 1,799 | 18.04% |
Widowed | 260 | 2.61% |
Athens Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 1,401 | 12.41% |
Married | 6,785 | 60.11% |
Never Married | 1,732 | 15.35% |
Widowed | 1,369 | 12.13% |
Athens Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Athens Education Information Back to top
Athens Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 2,442 | 12.04% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 3,674 | 18.12% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 6,954 | 34.30% |
Some college, no degree | 3,789 | 18.69% |
Associate degree | 916 | 4.52% |
Bachelors degree | 1,627 | 8.03% |
Graduate or professional degree | 872 | 4.30% |
Athens Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 253 | 0.95% | 136 | 0.51% | 389 | 1.46% |
Kindergarten | 350 | 1.31% | 20 | 0.07% | 370 | 1.38% |
Grades 1-4 | 1,648 | 6.17% | 33 | 0.12% | 1,681 | 6.29% |
Grades 5-8 | 1,324 | 4.95% | 49 | 0.18% | 1,373 | 5.14% |
Grades 9-12 | 1,268 | 4.74% | 70 | 0.26% | 1,338 | 5.01% |
Undergrad college | 425 | 1.59% | 409 | 1.53% | 834 | 3.12% |
Graduate or professional school | 76 | 0.28% | 46 | 0.17% | 122 | 0.46% |
Total | 5,344 | 19.99% | 763 | 2.85% | 6,107 | 22.85% |
Athens Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Athens Public Benefits Information Back to top
Athens Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 22,289 | 85.17% |
Below Poverty Level | 3,880 | 14.83% |
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Athens Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 110
Athens Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 6.022 | 0.514 | 0.000 | 0.808 | 7.344 | 0.220 | 9.914 | 49.644 | 2.423 | 62.202 |
2000 | 5.597 | 0.415 | 0.000 | 0.898 | 6.910 | 0.553 | 12.369 | 55.694 | 2.418 | 71.034 |
2001 | 13.345 | 0.600 | 0.075 | 1.275 | 15.295 | 0.225 | 14.995 | 59.154 | 4.423 | 78.797 |
2002 | 13.807 | 0.520 | 0.000 | 1.336 | 15.663 | 0.148 | 16.109 | 49.365 | 5.419 | 71.041 |
2003 | 11.941 | 0.295 | 0.074 | 1.695 | 14.005 | 0.369 | 15.258 | 62.431 | 4.570 | 82.258 |
2004 | 13.151 | 0.654 | 0.145 | 0.945 | 14.895 | 0.509 | 15.113 | 53.622 | 3.415 | 72.150 |
2005 | 12.696 | 0.866 | 0.072 | 1.659 | 15.293 | 0.577 | 20.342 | 73.289 | 5.194 | 98.824 |
2006 | 11.242 | 0.427 | 0.000 | 1.423 | 13.091 | 0.071 | 18.641 | 63.394 | 6.901 | 88.936 |
2007 | 11.352 | 0.705 | 0.141 | 2.045 | 14.242 | 0.282 | 19.742 | 62.046 | 5.993 | 87.781 |
Athens Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 2 | 30 |
2005 | 2 | 26 |
2006 | 2 | 31 |
2007 | 2 | 27 |
Athens Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
1999 | 947 |
2000 | 1,128 |
2001 | 1,255 |
2002 | 1,168 |
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Athens Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Athens Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 3,600 | 13.47% |
10-19 Years | 3,584 | 13.41% |
20-29 Years | 3,453 | 12.92% |
30-39 Years | 3,930 | 14.70% |
40-49 Years | 4,018 | 15.03% |
50-59 Years | 3,231 | 12.09% |
60-69 Years | 2,264 | 8.47% |
70-79 Years | 1,757 | 6.57% |
80-89 Years | 761 | 2.85% |
90+ Years | 132 | 0.49% |
Athens Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 12,792 | 47.86% |
Female | 13,938 | 52.14% |
Athens Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 24,117 | 90.22% |
African-American | 1,477 | 5.53% |
Hispanic/Latino | 538 | 2.01% |
Asian | 274 | 1.03% |
Multiracial | 243 | 0.91% |
Amerindian | 71 | 0.27% |
Other Race | 8 | 0.03% |
Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
Athens Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | United States Or American | 6,632 | 38.09% |
2. | Irish | 2,831 | 16.26% |
3. | English | 2,692 | 15.46% |
4. | German | 2,297 | 13.19% |
5. | Scotch Irish | 690 | 3.96% |
6. | Scottish | 523 | 3.00% |
7. | French Non-Basque | 316 | 1.81% |
8. | Dutch | 302 | 1.73% |
9. | Italian | 231 | 1.33% |
10. | European | 196 | 1.13% |
Athens Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 24,114 | 96.46% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 533 | 2.13% |
3. | German | 98 | 0.39% |
4. | Laotian | 43 | 0.17% |
5. | French | 41 | 0.16% |
6. | Chinese | 39 | 0.16% |
7. | Other Native North American | 20 | 0.08% |
8. | Portuguese / Portuguese Creole | 19 | 0.08% |
9. | Hindi | 19 | 0.08% |
10. | Japanese | 19 | 0.08% |
Athens Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 26,372 | 98.59% |
Naturalized immigrant | 176 | 0.66% |
Not a citizen | 200 | 0.75% |
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Athens Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Athens Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
37303 | 37371 |