Demographics & People — Athens, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,005 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
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| Median Age | 44.2 |
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| Total Households | 427 |
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| Family Households | 252 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.142 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 913 |
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| Black or African American | 14 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 510 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 282 |
| Polish | 140 |
| Other groups | 113 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 66 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 62 |
| Swedish | 27 |
| Irish | 27 |
| Czech | 20 |
| European | 20 |
Language
| English Only | 923 |
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| Spanish | 30 |
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| Population 5+ | 958 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 88 |
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| Population 18+ | 794 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.7% |
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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, Wisconsin.
