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Athens, AL

Founded 1818Limestone CountyElev. 798 m
Population
27,474
Median home
$253,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
15
Sex offenders
12

Overview

About Athens

Athens is a city in Alabama with about 27,474 residents. Athens was founded in 1818 and sits in Limestone County. The median age is 41.6 and the median household income is $65,000. Homes carry a median value of $253,700, and about 63% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (68.4%). Around 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
27,474
Median age
41.6
Median household income
$65,000
Per-capita income
$39,921
Poverty rate
13.5%
High-school grad or higher
88.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
Unemployment
3.3%
Avg. commute
24.7 min
Work from home
6.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White68.4%
Hispanic or Latino8.7%
Black17.1%
Asian1.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.1%
Sales & office20.8%
Production, transportation & material moving17.7%
Service14.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$253,700
Median gross rent
$834/mo
Owner-occupied
63.3%
Median year built
1986
Households
11,166
Avg. household size
2.4

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Athens has 15 public schools — 8 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading52%
Math42%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Athens High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Clements High SchoolHighGrades 6–12
East Limestone High SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Limestone County Area Vocational TechnologyHighGrades 10–12
Athens Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Athens Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–3
Athens Intermediate SchoolElementaryGrades 4–5
Blue Springs Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Brookhill Elementary SchoolElementary
James L Cowart Elementary SchoolElementary
Johnson Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Julian Newman Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–3
Piney Chapel Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Alabama Connections AcademyOther

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime41% below national
Athens228
Alabama405
United States386
↑ 516% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime15% above national
Athens2,240
Alabama1,765
United States1,952
↑ 41% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Athens Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Athens.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Limestone County
Cold waveRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Athens is in Limestone County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Athens was founded in 1818 and sits in Limestone County. Elevation ~798 m.

Population trend
29K8K27,47419602024
Map of Athens
Athens, AL
Where Athens is
HuntsvilleBirminghamMontgomeryMobileTuscaloosaHooverAthens
Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Blackburn HouseDonnell, Robert, HouseOld Athens, Alabama Main Post OfficeHouston, Governor George Smith, HouseFounders Hall
Notable people from Athens
Brittany HowardDon BlackKeith AskinsWilliam N. RichardsonJohn Mason MartinJohn Bacon McDonaldAndy NelsonReed BlankenshipNicholas Davis Jr.C. Eric Lincoln
People searches in Athens
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Nearby cities
Madison (12 mi)Decatur (14 mi)Huntsville (17 mi)Hartselle (23 mi)Muscle Shoals (39 mi)Florence (41 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Athens, AL (12)

Public sex-offender registry records for Athens, Alabama.

Kenneth Dobber Anderson, 54
Athens · Limestone County · 35613
AKA Dobber Anderson
George Lee Johnson, 64
Athens · Limestone County · 35611
AKA X None
Joshua Scott Martin, 33
Athens · Limestone County · 35611
AKA Josh Martin
Kevin Wayne Johnson, 54
Athens · Limestone County
AKA Kevin Wayne Johnson, Kevin Johnson
Mark Lee Taylor, 62
Athens · Limestone County · 35613
AKA Mark Taylor
Thomas Wayne Martin, 39
Athens · Limestone County · 35614
AKA X None
Thomas Dewayne Davis, 48
Athens · Limestone County · 35613
AKA X None
Jose Perez, 36
Athens · Limestone County · 35614
AKA X None
Michael Anthony Jones, 63
Athens · Limestone County · 35611
AKA X None
Robert Louis Harris, 57
Athens · Limestone County · 35611
AKA X Pud, Robert Lewis Harris
Robert O Moore, 57
Athens · Limestone County · 35613
AKA Rob Moore, Rob O Moore
Nathaniel James Harrison, 37
Athens · 35614
AKA James Harrison, Nate Harrison

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Athens — frequently asked

What is the population of Athens, Alabama?
Athens has a population of about 27,474, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Athens?
The median home value in Athens is $253,700, and the median gross rent is $834/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Athens safe? What is the crime rate?
Athens Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 228 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Athens face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Limestone County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, drought, ice storm.
How many schools are in Athens?
Athens has 15 public schools (8 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Athens?
Public registry data lists 12 registered sex offenders in or near Athens. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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