Athens, WI Demographics

A map of Athens's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	974	951	92.3%	89.8%
Hispanic	48	71	4.5%	6.7%
Multiracial	19	27	1.8%	2.5%
Black	14	6	1.3%	0.6%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.3%

Athens, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 1,055, a less than 1% change from the 1,059 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.3% White, 4.5% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin 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 18.8% in 2020 and 14.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Athens is ranked the 389th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 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 385th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Athens's White Population

974 residents of Athens, or 92.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Athens is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Athens ranks 464th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens's White population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Athens's population has increased from 89.8% to 92.3%.

Athens is more White than neighboring Edgar (91.1% White), and Dorchester (81.8% White). Athens is less White than neighboring Fenwood (98.9% White), Stratford (93.3% White), and Stetsonville (96.9% White).

Athens's Black Population

14 residents of Athens, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Athens is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Athens ranks 338th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens's Black population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Black residents' share of Athens's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.3%.

Athens is more Black than neighboring Edgar (0% Black), Fenwood (0% Black), Stratford (0.2% Black), Stetsonville (0% Black), and Dorchester (0% Black).

Athens's Asian Population

0 residents of Athens, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Athens is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Athens ranks 580th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Athens's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Athens is less Asian than neighboring Stratford (0.3% Asian), and Dorchester (3% Asian).

Athens's Hispanic Population

48 residents of Athens, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Athens is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Athens ranks 135th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 32.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Athens's population has decreased from 6.7% to 4.5%.

Athens is more Hispanic than neighboring Edgar (3.8% Hispanic), Fenwood (0% Hispanic), and Stetsonville (2.4% Hispanic). Athens is less Hispanic than neighboring Stratford (5.4% Hispanic), and Dorchester (13.7% Hispanic).

Athens's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Athens, or 0.0% 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 Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Athens ranks 622nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Athens's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Athens is less Native American/Other than neighboring Edgar (0.1% Native American/Other), and Fenwood (1.1% Native American/Other).

Athens's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Athens, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Athens is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Athens ranks 551st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Athens's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.8%.

Athens is more Multiracial than neighboring Fenwood (0% Multiracial), Stratford (0.8% Multiracial), Stetsonville (0.7% Multiracial), and Dorchester (1.6% Multiracial). Athens is less Multiracial than neighboring Edgar (4.9% 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.