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 : | 15:50:13 (11th February 2025) |
Density : | 380 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -2.81% (2010-2020) |
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 |
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 |