Athens, ILPublished Date: November 21, 2024Athens is located in Menard County, Illinois and has a population of 2,398. The poverty rate in Athens is 10.7% and is lower than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Athens is 7.1% while the Menard County unemployment rate is 4.9%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 44.5% |
| Female | | 55.5% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Athens | | 33.7 |
| Menard | | 42.8 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Athens | | $78,542 |
| Menard | | $84,846 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Athens | | $160,094 |
| Menard | | $175,573 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Athens | | $788 |
| Menard | | $748 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Athens | | 10.7% |
| Menard | | 7.9% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 89%
▩ Black or African American 4.2%
▩ Asian 0.7%
▩ Native 0%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 0.6%
▩ Hispanic 3.8%
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