Athens, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Athens, Michigan
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Village
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Location of Athens in Calhoun County, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Calhoun |
| Township | Athens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 936 |
| • Density | 929.49/sq mi (358.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49011
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-03880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398004 |
Athens is a small village located in Calhoun County, Michigan. It is part of the United States. In 2020, about 936 people lived there. This village is in the southern part of Athens Township. It was first settled way back in 1831. Athens is also part of the larger Battle Creek, Michigan area.
What is Athens Like?
Athens is a small place, covering about 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A very small part is water. The Nottawa Creek, also known as the Nottawa River, flows right through Athens. This creek adds to the village's natural beauty.
Who Lives in Athens?
The number of people living in Athens has changed over many years. Every ten years, the United States counts its population. This is called a census. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived in Athens during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 597 | — | |
| 1890 | 441 | −26.1% | |
| 1900 | 583 | 32.2% | |
| 1910 | 631 | 8.2% | |
| 1920 | 553 | −12.4% | |
| 1930 | 622 | 12.5% | |
| 1940 | 658 | 5.8% | |
| 1950 | 768 | 16.7% | |
| 1960 | 966 | 25.8% | |
| 1970 | 996 | 3.1% | |
| 1980 | 960 | −3.6% | |
| 1990 | 990 | 3.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,111 | 12.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,024 | −7.8% | |
| 2020 | 936 | −8.6% | |
| Source: Census Bureau. Census 1960- 2000, 2010. | |||
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,024 people living in Athens. These people lived in 387 homes. About 279 of these were families. The village had about 1,014 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Athens were White (95.4%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (34.6%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (54.3%) were married couples. Some homes had a single parent. About 22.5% of homes had just one person living there. The average age of people in Athens was about 39 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Athens (Míchigan) para niños
