Demographics & People — Athens, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,149 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,100 |
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| Median Age | 45.8 |
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| Total Households | 427 |
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| Family Households | 291 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.69 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,026 |
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| Black or African American | 6 |
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| Asian | 7 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 293 |
| German | 244 |
| Irish | 216 |
| Other groups | 175 |
| English | 131 |
| European | 55 |
| American | 47 |
| Italian | 43 |
| Scottish | 38 |
| Polish | 37 |
Language
| English Only | 1,086 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,093 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 55 |
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| Population 18+ | 840 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Athens, Michigan.
