Athens, Maine
Athens: Town in Maine, United States
About
Athens is a town located in the county of Somerset in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,019 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 976 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Athens
| Population : | 976 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maine (United States) |
| County : | Somerset County |
| Postal code : | 04912 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 207 |
| Area : | 43.61 km2 |
| Altitude : | 531 feet / 162 meters |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 21:35:09 (26th July 2024) |
| Density : | 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.41% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Athens is located at 44°55'23"N 69°40'22"W (44.9231100, -69.6728300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Athens decreased by 4.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,019 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,011 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,010 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,006 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 995 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 987 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 981 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 977 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 980 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 979 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 976 | -0.31% | estimation process |
Athens zip code is 04912.
County name: Somerset, County
fips: 23025
Athens, Kinsmantown
Schools in Athens
College & universities near Athens, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161192 | Kennebec Valley Community College | Fairfield (ME) | 04937-1367 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Athens, ME
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGM | Augusta, ME | 9 Industrial Drive | BUS |
| BAN | Bangor, Maine | 1039 Union St. | BUS |
| BFT | Belfast, Maine | Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1 | BUS |
| SRT | Searsport, Maine | 161 East Main St. | BUS |
| ORO | Orono (University of Maine), Maine | Squapan Rd and Gym Dr | BUS |
Other cities in Somerset County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Somerset County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Skowhegan | 8,238 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Fairfield | 6,552 | Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States |
| Madison | 4,696 | Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States |
| Pittsfield | 4,003 | Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States |
| Norridgewock | 3,227 | Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States |
| Anson | 2,397 | Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States |
| Canaan | 2,168 | Human settlement in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America |
| Palmyra | 1,979 | Town in Maine |
| Saint Albans | 1,979 | St. |
| Hartland | 1,724 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Cornville | 1,389 | Town in Somerset County, Maine |
| Solon | 1,078 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Smithfield | 1,008 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Embden | 956 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Bingham | 900 | Human settlement in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America |
| Harmony | 895 | Town in Maine, United States |
