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Athens, Wisconsin
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Village
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Downtown Athens
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A-town
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| Motto(s):
A friendly town that bands together and works together as a community
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Location of Athens in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon |
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| • Total | 2.45 sq mi (6.35 km2) |
| • Land | 2.45 sq mi (6.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,059 |
| • Density | 432.24/sq mi (166.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
54411
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| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-03550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1560994 |
Athens is a small village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,059 people lived there. It is part of the larger Wausau area.
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Exploring Athens' Location
Athens is located at specific coordinates (45°1′58″N 90°4′35″W). It is interesting because it is almost halfway between the Earth's Equator and the North Pole. It is also nearly halfway between the Prime Meridian and the 180th meridian. The land around Athens is mostly used for farming. There is also a small area for businesses on the village's south side.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 2.46 square miles (6.35 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Athens?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 904 | — | |
| 1920 | 940 | 4.0% | |
| 1930 | 936 | −0.4% | |
| 1940 | 856 | −8.5% | |
| 1950 | 823 | −3.9% | |
| 1960 | 770 | −6.4% | |
| 1970 | 856 | 11.2% | |
| 1980 | 988 | 15.4% | |
| 1990 | 951 | −3.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,095 | 15.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,105 | 0.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,059 | −4.2% | |
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Athens Population in 2010
The census in 2010 showed that 1,105 people lived in Athens. There were 471 households and 298 families. The village had about 449 people per square mile (173 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Athens were White (96.2%). A small number were African American (0.2%), Native American (0.2%), or Asian (0.2%). About 2.4% were from other races, and 0.8% were from two or more races. About 4.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (50.7%) were married couples. About 30.1% of all households were single individuals. About 14.4% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.35 people, and the average family had 2.96 people.
The average age in the village was 39.5 years. About 24.7% of residents were under 18. About 17.7% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.0%) and females (49.0%).
Athens Public Library
The Athens Library is a part of the Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) system. It is also part of the Wisconsin Valley Library Service, which is a regional library network. The library started in the early 1900s with a small collection of books. These books were kept in the Bloczynski Hotel.
In 1926, the Athens Women's Club took over managing the library. They moved the books to the Athens Bank. The library moved again in 1941, this time to the Community Hall. In 1947, the Athens Library joined the Marathon County Library. Later, in 1973, the Marathon County Library and Wausau Public Library combined. They formed the Marathon County Public Library, and the Athens Library became one of its branches.
Learning in Athens
The Athens School District has three schools. These are Athens Elementary School, Athens Middle School, and Athens High School. The middle and high schools share the same building. The Athens School District is part of the Marawood Conference for sports. Their mascot is the Fighting Bluejay.
There are also two private schools in the community. These are Trinity Lutheran School and St. Anthony's Catholic School.
Famous People from Athens
- Russ Decker: A politician from Wisconsin, he was born in Athens.
- Charles Winninger: A well-known character actor, he was also born in Athens.
See Also
In Spanish: Athens (Wisconsin) para niños
