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Athens, MI

Village in Calhoun County, Michigan.

Population

1,134

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,131

ZIP codes

0

Athens and its ZIP codes

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Athens at a glance

  • Athens is about 6.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $70,192 a year, 4% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,000 (32% below Michigan) and median rent is $978 a month.

Local data for Athens, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Athens, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$70,192

Poverty rate

6.6%

Median home value

$157,000

Median rent

$978/mo

Homeownership

77.6%

Bachelor's or higher

9.1%

Median age

45.8

Average commute

29.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (212), German Americans (128), Polish Americans (41).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calhoun County. PPP loans are for Athens.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.3%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$67,996

54,949 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,199

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.1B

FY 2026, $7,932 per person

Calhoun County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Athens, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.0%
  • Carpooled12.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home11.1%

Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Athens, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

327

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

129

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 17°F

31.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Athens, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.3%

U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts

Diabetes

11.7%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

16.5%

U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.2%

U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts

Cities near Athens

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Union CityVillage4.9 mi1.4
SherwoodVillage5.9 mi1
BurlingtonVillage8.2 mi0.8
ColonVillage10 mi1.4
ClimaxVillage12 mi1.1
ScottsCensus-designated place12 mi0.2
MendonVillage13 mi1
TekonshaVillage13 mi1
Battle CreekCity15 mi42.6
BronsonCity15 mi1.4
VicksburgVillage16 mi3
ColdwaterCity16 mi9.4
SpringfieldCity16 mi3.6
MarshallCity16 mi7.8
GalesburgCity17 mi1.4
Brownlee ParkCensus-designated place17 mi2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Athens, MI in?
Athens is in Calhoun County, Michigan.
What is the population of Athens, MI?
About 1,134 people live in Athens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Athens?
Nearby places include Union City (4.9 mi), Sherwood (5.9 mi), Burlington (8.2 mi), Colon (10 mi), Climax (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023