Population Statistics for Athens, New York in 2024
- Total population: 1,943, male: 913 and female: 1,030
- Median age: 45.4 years, male: 50.2 and female: 42.3
- Median household income: $84,107
- Housing units: 948 total, occupied: 758 and vacant: 190
Population by Age and Gender
In Athens, New York, there are 150 males under 18 years old (16.4%), 525 aged 18 to 64 (57.5%), and 238 aged 65 and over (26.1%). Among females, 150 are under 18 years old (14.6%), 636 aged 18 to 64 (61.7%), and 244 aged 65 and over (23.7%).
Population Demographics by Race
Based on the latest data, the population in Athens, New York is 75.1% (1,459 people) White. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.0% (252 people) of the total. Black or African American alone represents 3.7% (71 people), while Asian alone makes up 3.2% (63 people).
Household Income
About 28.0% of all households earn under $50,000. Around 28.5% of households have incomes between $50,000 and $100,000, while 32.2% earn between $100,000 and $200,000. A small portion, 11.3%, report incomes over $200,000.
Households and Families
About 58.8% of households are married couples, while 17.5% are headed by a male householder with no spouse present. Female householders account for 8.7% of households, and 15.0% are non-family households.
Marital Status of Population
Overall, 60.9% of men and 61.0% of women are currently married. Among those who have never married, the share is 27.1% for men and 18.6% for women. Divorce rates are 10.0% among women compared to 9.8% for men, while 10.3% of women and 2.2% of men are widowed.

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