Athol, KS Demographics

A map of Athol's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	65	41	100.0%	100.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Athol, Kansas has an estimated population of 65, a dramatic increase from the 41 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Athol, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Athol is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Athol, that probability was 0.0% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Athol is ranked the 607th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 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). Athol was ranked the 679th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Athol's White Population

65 residents of Athol, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Athol is significantly higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Athol ranks 1st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athol's White population has grown by an estimated 58.5%. White residents' share of Athol's population has remained roughly unchanged at 100.0%.

Athol is more White than neighboring Cedar (0% White), Kensington (93.1% White), Smith Center (90.4% White), Gaylord (98.6% White), and Agra (88.1% White).

Athol's Black Population

0 residents of Athol, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Athol is lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Athol ranks 405th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athol's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Athol's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Athol is less Black than neighboring Smith Center (0.5% Black), and Agra (7.4% Black).

Athol's Asian Population

0 residents of Athol, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Athol is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Athol ranks 354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athol's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Athol's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Athol is less Asian than neighboring Kensington (0.2% Asian).

Athol's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Athol, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Athol is considerably lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Athol ranks 660th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athol's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Hispanic residents' share of Athol's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Athol is less Hispanic than neighboring Kensington (2.3% Hispanic), and Smith Center (4.6% Hispanic).

Athol's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Athol, 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 Athol is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Athol ranks 529th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athol's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Athol's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Athol is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kensington (0.8% Native American/Other), and Smith Center (0.7% Native American/Other).

Athol's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Athol, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Athol is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Athol ranks 700th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athol's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Multiracial residents' share of Athol's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Athol is less Multiracial than neighboring Kensington (3.7% Multiracial), Smith Center (3.8% Multiracial), Gaylord (1.4% Multiracial), and Agra (4.5% 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.