Athens, Michigan
Athens: Village in Michigan
About
Athens is a village located in the county of Calhoun in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,024 and a population density of 390 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 996 inhabitants.
The village was created 194 years ago in 1830.
Quick Facts about Athens
| Population : | 996 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Calhoun County |
| Postal code : | 49011 |
| Area : | 2.62 km2 |
| Altitude : | 889 feet / 271 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1831 (194 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:04:56 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 380 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.81% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Athens is located at 42°5'19"N 85°14'5"W (42.0886600, -85.2347100).
Athens map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Athens decreased by 2.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,024 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,015 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,012 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,012 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,010 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,005 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,001 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 999 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 996 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 996 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 996 | 0% | estimation process |
People born in Athens (2)
People born in Athens, including Business academic Ross G. Walker, U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General Lyle H. Miller, .
List
Schools in Athens
College & universities near Athens, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 456515 | Ross Medical Education Center-Battle Creek | Battle Creek (MI) | 49015 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near Athens, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTL | Battle Creek Transportation Center | 104 Capital Ave. S.W. | RAIL |
| KAL | Kalamazoo Transportation Center | 459 North Burdick St. | RAIL |
| ALI | Albion station | 300 North Eaton St. | RAIL |
| JXN | Jackson station | 501 E. Michigan Ave. | RAIL |
| DOA | Dowagiac station | 200 Depot Drive | RAIL |
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- Athens , Tennessee town in Tennessee, United States with a population of 14,120 people.
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- Athens , New York city in Greene County, New York, United States of America with a population of 3,946 people.
- Athens , Pennsylvania borough in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 3,180 people.
- Athens , Missouri township in Missouri with a population of 2,080 people.
- Athens , Illinois city in Menard County, Illinois, United States with a population of 1,893 people.
- Athens , Wisconsin village in Marathon County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,079 people.
- Athens , Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 976 people.
- Athens , West Virginia town in West Virginia, United States with a population of 890 people.
- Athens , Vermont town in Windham County, Vermont with a population of 435 people.
- Athens , Louisiana village in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 265 people.
- Athens , Kansas unincorporated community in Woodson County, Kansas, USA with a population of 47 people.
Other cities in Calhoun County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Calhoun County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | 50,799 | The most populous city in Calhoun County, Michigan. |
| Bedford | 32,199 | Township in Monroe County, Michigan |
| Oak Park | 29,293 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States |
| Marshall | 3,117 | City in the U. |
| Marengo | 2,223 | Township in Calhoun County, Michigan |
| Brownlee Park | 2,108 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Homer | 1,643 | Village in Calhoun County, Michigan |
| Eckford | 1,252 | City in Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Clarendon | 1,157 | Township in Calhoun County, Michigan |
| Albion | 1,099 | City in Calhoun County, Michigan |
| Tekonsha | 912 | Township in Calhoun County, Michigan |
| Burlington | 277 | Village in Michigan, United States |
