Athens, AL Demographics

A map of Athens's Population by Race

Athens, Alabama had a population of 25,406 in 2020. It was 67.5% White, 16.8% Black, 0.9% Asian, 9.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Athens, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Athens is the 24th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Athens's White Population

17,160 residents of Athens identify as White, or 67.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Athens roughly similar to the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Athens is ranked #360 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Athens is more White than neighboring Madison (65.3% White), Harvest (52.3% White), and Decatur (55.4% White). Athens is less White than neighboring Elkmont (90.5% White), and Mooresville (87.2% White).

Athens's Black Population

4,275 residents of Athens identify as Black, or 16.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Athens slightly less than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Athens is ranked #264 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Athens is more Black than neighboring Elkmont (8.5% Black), Mooresville (2.1% Black), and Madison (14.7% Black). Athens is less Black than neighboring Harvest (32.5% Black), and Decatur (23% Black).

Athens's Asian Population

240 residents of Athens identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Athens roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Athens is ranked #106 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Athens is more Asian than neighboring Elkmont (0% Asian), and Mooresville (0% Asian). Athens is less Asian than neighboring Madison (7.8% Asian), and Harvest (1.1% Asian).

Athens's Hispanic Population

2,415 residents of Athens identify as Hispanic, or 9.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Athens roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Athens is ranked #52 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Athens is more Hispanic than neighboring Elkmont (0.7% Hispanic), Mooresville (2.1% Hispanic), Madison (5.8% Hispanic), and Harvest (6.2% Hispanic). Athens is less Hispanic than neighboring Decatur (15.7% Hispanic).

Athens's Native American/Other Population

198 residents of Athens identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Athens roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Athens is ranked #175 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Athens is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elkmont (0% Native American/Other), and Mooresville (0% Native American/Other). Athens is less Native American/Other than neighboring Madison (1% Native American/Other), and Harvest (1.2% Native American/Other).

Athens's Multiracial Population

1,118 residents of Athens identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Athens roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Athens is ranked #166 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Athens is more Multiracial than neighboring Elkmont (0.2% Multiracial), and Decatur (4.3% Multiracial). Athens is less Multiracial than neighboring Mooresville (8.5% Multiracial), Madison (5.5% Multiracial), and Harvest (6.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.