Athens, PA Demographics

A map of Athens's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,894	2,963	89.2%	90.7%
Hispanic	167	58	5.1%	1.8%
Asian	81	42	2.5%	1.3%
Multiracial	42	129	1.3%	3.9%
Black	41	44	1.3%	1.3%
Native American/Other	18	31	0.6%	0.9%

Athens, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 3,243, a less than 1% change from the 3,267 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.2% White, 5.1% Hispanic, 2.5% Asian, 1.3% Black, 1.3% Multiracial, and 0.6% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 17.5% in 2020 and 20.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Athens is ranked the 439th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 430th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Athens's White Population

2,894 residents of Athens, or 89.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Athens is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Athens ranks 996th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens's White population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Athens's population has decreased from 90.7% to 89.2%.

Athens is more White than neighboring Sayre (88.2% White), and Waverly (88.5% White). Athens is less White than neighboring Greens Landing (92.1% White), South Waverly (93.1% White), and Nichols (96% White).

Athens's Black Population

41 residents of Athens, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Athens is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Athens ranks 826th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.8%. Black residents' share of Athens's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Athens is more Black than neighboring South Waverly (0% Black), and Nichols (0% Black). Athens is less Black than neighboring Greens Landing (5.7% Black), Sayre (2% Black), and Waverly (2.3% Black).

Athens's Asian Population

81 residents of Athens, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Athens is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Athens ranks 485th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens's Asian population has grown by an estimated 92.9%. Asian residents' share of Athens's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.5%.

Athens is more Asian than neighboring Greens Landing (0% Asian), Sayre (0.6% Asian), South Waverly (0% Asian), Waverly (1% Asian), and Nichols (0% Asian).

Athens's Hispanic Population

167 residents of Athens, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Athens is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Athens ranks 1114th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 187.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Athens's population has increased from 1.8% to 5.1%.

Athens is more Hispanic than neighboring Greens Landing (0% Hispanic), Sayre (2.4% Hispanic), South Waverly (4.7% Hispanic), and Nichols (0% Hispanic). Athens is less Hispanic than neighboring Waverly (6.1% Hispanic).

Athens's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Athens, or 0.6% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Athens ranks 189th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Athens's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Athens is more Native American/Other than neighboring Greens Landing (0% Native American/Other), South Waverly (0% Native American/Other), Waverly (0% Native American/Other), and Nichols (0.2% Native American/Other). Athens is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sayre (0.8% Native American/Other).

Athens's Multiracial Population

42 residents of Athens, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Athens is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Athens ranks 613th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 67.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Athens's population has decreased from 3.9% to 1.3%.

Athens is less Multiracial than neighboring Greens Landing (2.2% Multiracial), Sayre (6% Multiracial), South Waverly (2.2% Multiracial), Waverly (2.2% Multiracial), and Nichols (3.8% 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.