Athens, NY Demographics

A map of Athens's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,459	1,366	75.1%	86.1%
Hispanic	252	70	13.0%	4.4%
Multiracial	93	94	4.8%	5.9%
Black	71	20	3.7%	1.3%
Asian	63	26	3.2%	1.6%
Native American/Other	5	10	0.3%	0.6%

Athens, New York has an estimated population of 1,943, a large increase from the 1,586 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.1% White, 13.0% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 3.7% Black, 3.2% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Athens, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Athens has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Athens, that probability was 25.2% in 2020 and 41.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Athens is ranked the 640th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. 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 was ranked the 709th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Athens's White Population

1,459 residents of Athens, or 75.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Athens is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Athens ranks 642nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens's White population has grown by an estimated 6.8%. White residents' share of Athens's population has decreased from 86.1% to 75.1%.

Athens is more White than neighboring Hudson (60.4% White), and Lorenz Park (71.4% White). Athens is less White than neighboring Sleepy Hollow Lake (85.2% White), Stottville (79.3% White), and Catskill (76.1% White).

Athens's Black Population

71 residents of Athens, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Athens is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Athens ranks 693rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens's Black population has grown by an estimated 255.0%. Black residents' share of Athens's population has increased from 1.3% to 3.7%.

Athens is more Black than neighboring Sleepy Hollow Lake (0% Black). Athens is less Black than neighboring Hudson (12.8% Black), Lorenz Park (5.7% Black), Stottville (7.2% Black), and Catskill (7.5% Black).

Athens's Asian Population

63 residents of Athens, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Athens is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Athens ranks 579th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens's Asian population has grown by an estimated 142.3%. Asian residents' share of Athens's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.2%.

Athens is more Asian than neighboring Sleepy Hollow Lake (0.7% Asian), and Stottville (0% Asian). Athens is less Asian than neighboring Hudson (10.2% Asian), Lorenz Park (10.2% Asian), and Catskill (4.1% Asian).

Athens's Hispanic Population

252 residents of Athens, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Athens is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Athens ranks 689th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 260.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Athens's population has increased from 4.4% to 13.0%.

Athens is more Hispanic than neighboring Hudson (10.3% Hispanic), Sleepy Hollow Lake (7% Hispanic), Lorenz Park (8.8% Hispanic), Stottville (12.1% Hispanic), and Catskill (8% Hispanic).

Athens's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Athens, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Athens is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Athens ranks 615th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Athens's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Athens is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sleepy Hollow Lake (0% Native American/Other), Lorenz Park (0% Native American/Other), and Stottville (0% Native American/Other). Athens is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hudson (1.6% Native American/Other).

Athens's Multiracial Population

93 residents of Athens, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Athens is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Athens ranks 106th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Athens's population has decreased from 5.9% to 4.8%.

Athens is more Multiracial than neighboring Hudson (4.7% Multiracial), Lorenz Park (3.8% Multiracial), Stottville (1.4% Multiracial), and Catskill (4% Multiracial). Athens is less Multiracial than neighboring Sleepy Hollow Lake (7.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.